Prof. Grabowski
Spring 2012MDC Kendall
Contact information:
Email: robertgrabowski@bellsouth.net
Cell: 305.283.4750
Online Office hours: Monday and Wednesday 12 noon to 2 pm
Text: The Evolution of Jazz In America by Robert C. Grabowski
ISBN: 1256441678
http://www.pearsoncustom.com/fl/fiu_jazz to purchase
Grading Criteria:
Exam 1 25 points
Exam 2 25 points
Term project 25 points
Concert project 15 points
Homework 10 points
Total: 100 points
Grades are not curved and are expressed on the MDC standard scale.
Attendance is Mandatory and will be taken at every class. You are allowed one absence, after that, you will lose 5 points per absence from your total points; ie two unexcused absences equal losing an entire grade point, etc..
You will always be ready to take notes before every class starts and you are responsible for your supplies.
Your cells will be turned to silent and will be off your desks unless you discuss it with me before class (in the case that you might be monitoring an important situation).
I will supply all the scantrons for the exams.
Plagurism in any form will not be tolerated. You will be brought up for Acedemic Dismissal if such occcurs.
Texts: Evolution of Jazz in America by Robert C. Grabowski
Course outline:
Week 1 and 2:
Africa to New Orleans
Week 2 and 4:
The Blues
Week 5 and 6:
Early Jazz and Swing
Exam 1
Week 7 and 8:
Black Radio and Early Rock and Roll
Gospel to Soul
Week 9 and 10:
Bebop, Cool and Funk Jazz styles
60’s Rock Hendrix to Woodstock
Week 11 and 12:
Technology in music
Exam 2 and all papers due