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Smiley, Matthew Nelson

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  • MUEL 3642 - History of Jazz
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2024
    Surveys the distinctly American art form of jazz music from its origins to the present, including the various traditions, practices, historical events and people most important to its evolution. Offered fall and spring.
  • MUSC 3071 - Jazz Improvisation II
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2024
    Continues and expands upon the material presented in MUSC 3061. Reinforcement of ability to create an improvised melody in a range of harmonic contexts including blues, bebop, modal jazz, free jazz, and other styles. Offered spring only.
  • MUSC 3642 - History of Jazz 1
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2022 / Fall 2023
    Utilizing musical examples and analysis, this course studies the distinctly American art form of jazz music from its origins up to the 1950's, including the various traditions, practices, historical events and people most important to its evolution. Offered fall only.
  • MUSC 3652 - History of Jazz 2
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2023 / Spring 2024
    Utilizing musical examples and analysis, this course studies the distinctly American art form of jazz music from the 1950's to the present, including the various traditions, practices, historical events and people most important to its evolution. Offered spring only.

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