MUSM2240 Jazz History 3
Later Year Course
| Offered By | School of Music |
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| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Music |
| Offered in | MUSM2240 will not be offered in 2012 |
| Unit Value | 3 units |
| Course Description |
This course develops the student's ability to formulate their musical ideas, informed by historical and contemporary cultural and stylistic concepts and practice, and to research, analyse, discuss and critically reflect on music. It deepens the student's understanding of jazz and the historical, social and cultural contexts which affected its development. In considering past and present musical practice, the student is introduced to issues of criticism, analysis, history, interpretation and cross-cultural understanding. This course fosters: self-reliance and confidence in the ability to communicate effectively through the written and spoken word; ability to analyse, criticise, evaluate and interpret music from score, sound and other sources; an understanding of the methodologies in history, analysis and criticism; cross-cultural understanding; research skills; problem solving and critical reasoning; an open-minded attitude to musical invention; a sensitivity to ethical and conceptual issues involved in the musical process; and an ability to meet practical requirements and deadlines. |
| Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of this course, students will have gained a further understanding of the so-called ‘Bebop Revolution' through the investigation of the contribution of its dominant figures such as Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie and Thelonious Monk. Students will also have an awareness of the movement towards the ‘Hard Bop' style through listening to originators such as Horace Silver, Clifford Brown, Art Blakey and the collaborations of Miles Davis and Gil Evans.
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| Indicative Assessment |
Two 2000-3000 word essays on the related material (50% each). |
| Workload |
1 hour per week. |
| Areas of Interest | Music |
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| Academic Contact | Colin Hoorweg |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2012 website applies to the 2012 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2011 website.
