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MUS 14500

Introduction to Jazz · 3 credits · Fall 2026

About this course

An introduction to the important figures and diverse styles of jazz. Emphasis will be on listening to jazz and its unique characteristics including identifying various instruments and their roles in jazz ensembles. Attendance at concerts both on and off campus as well as guided classroom listening will aid in the development of listening and communication skills. The influence of folk and popular music from all related cultures will be discussed as well as social issues that affected the music?s growth and popularity.

Seat status as of Oct 3, 7:37 AM ET. Seats can change between refreshes.

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001-LEC Regular
Arranged · TBA
Online-Asynchronous
Aidan ODonnellChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?★ 2.8(32)Difficulty 3.3/5 · 28% would take again#2 chillest of 2 for this course
Online AsynchronousClosed
002-LEC Regular
Arranged · TBA
Online-Asynchronous
Aidan ODonnellChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?★ 2.8(32)Difficulty 3.3/5 · 28% would take again#2 chillest of 2 for this course
Online AsynchronousClosed
003-LEC Regular
Tue/Thu · 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Shepard S-180
Dennis BrandnerChill Rank 3 of 5: Fairlimited data?★ 3.6(8)Difficulty 3.0/5 · 50% would take again#1 chillest of 2 for this course
In PersonClosed
004-LEC Regular
Tue/Thu · 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Shepard S-180
Nitzan GavrieliNo Rate My Professors rating found
In PersonClosed