MUSC385 - Music of Coltrane, Mingus and Coleman

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Music of Coltrane, Mingus and Coleman
MUSC385 FA

Crosslistings: AFAM385

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: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: HA MUSC Grading Mode: Graded

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Braxton,Anthony Delano

Times: ..T.T.. 01:10PM-02:30PM; Location: RHH003

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 50)

SR. major: Jr. major:

SR. non-major: Jr. non-major: SO: FR:

Special Attributes:

Permission: Permission of Instructor Required

Last Updated on MAR-24-2000