October 08 - December 19, 2024
Jazz History I
NEC - Continuing Education • 290 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02115 Organized by New England Conservatory of Music Preparatory School and School of Continuing EducationAbout this event
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Description
Taught by Nicholas Grondin
This class focuses on exposure to recordings and in class discussion of the history of Jazz from its African roots through the present day (over the Fall and Spring semesters). There are listening and reading assignments. Presentations are done at the end of semesters on a live Jazz performance of the student's choice. This course is curial for jazz students, because it will help students find out which styles of jazz inspire them, and make them informed listeners.
Course Sub-Category
Small
Age and Gender
Ages 18-255 · Co-Ed