Origins and Evolution of Jazz
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Origins and Evolution of Jazz

Tracing the roots of jazz from blues and ragtime to swing and bebop. Students will study the social history of jazz and its foundational elements like improvisation and syncopation.

MOE Syllabus OutcomesSEAB H1 Music LO1: Identify and describe musical elements and concepts.SEAB H1 Music LO2: Relate musical works to their historical contexts.

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Tracing the roots of jazz from blues and ragtime to swing and bebop. Students will study the social history of jazz and its foundational elements like improvisation and syncopation.

Key Questions

  1. What are the musical roots of early jazz?
  2. How did the social climate of America shape jazz?
  3. What is the role of improvisation in bebop?

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