For Current Students Registration Form Course Offerings Survey of American Jazz Demetrius Spaneas, Instructor Fall semester A comprehensive overview of the evolution of American jazz from its roots in African folksong and ritual through the present day. Related topics such as Crossover, Third Stream, Fusion, and jazz-influenced classical music will also be considered.
Emphasis is on listening and class discussion, with possible live in-class performances.
There are also reading and listening assignments, plus a final paper each semester that will be a report on a live jazz performance of the student's choice.