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MUSC395
Music of Duke Ellington
MUSC395 SP
Crosslistings: AFAM394
| Section | Class Size | *Available | Times | POI | Prereq |
|---|
| 1 | 15 | 0 | Times: .T.T... 10:00AM-11:20AM; | Yes | No |
*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for
the Blue Add phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous
phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration.
(Last Updated on Tue Aug 10 05:00:21 EDT 1999
)
This course is an intensive study of composer, pianist,
cultural icon Duke Ellington in recognition of the
centennial anniversary of his birth. Extensive lecture,
listening, reading and discussion will present an overview
of Ellington's work and life in a cultural context.
MAJOR READINGS
Music is My Mistress by Duke Ellington, Duke
Ellington Jazz Composer by Ken Rattenbury, Early Jazz by
Gunther Schuller and several other publications.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Regular classroom assignments
as well as a final research paper. Familiarity with
technical musical vocabulary is helpful but a genuine
interest in the subject is most prerequisite.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
This course is
being offered in recognition of the centenniary of
Ellington's birth. It completely and coherently supports
the African American component of the music department by
nature of subject matter and presentation format.
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
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA MUSC
Prerequisites:
None
- Section 01
- Hoggard, J
- Times: .T.T... 10:00AM-11:20AM;
- Grading Mode: A/F
- Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 1, Fr: 1
- Major Preference Given
- Permission of Instructor Required.
Last Updated on MAR-22-1999
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