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MUSC385
Music of Coltrane, Mingus and Coleman
MUSC385 FA
Crosslistings: AFAM385
Not Currently Offered
The goal of this course is to introduce students of music to
three restructural masters whose creativity and decisions
have shaped creative music evolution since the Second World
War. Instruction for this course will seek to provide a
historical, scientific and synthesis perspective that gives
insight into the work of each musician.
MAJOR READINGS
TRI AXIUM WRITING Book 1 to 3
MINGUS (Brian Case)
COLTRANE (Bill Cole)
Selected target readings will be put on reserve (as part
of the evolving material base of the class).
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Listening assignments are
required and 4 papers, including final exams.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Open to all
students. Music majors will be required to demonstrate an
extended understanding of class material.
Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting
or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the
first class, they will be dropped from the class list.
NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form
to the Registrar's Office.
COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture Listening
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA MUSC
Prerequisites:
None
Last Updated on MAR-22-1999
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