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MUS113C - Jazz History

Course Description

Term hours: 54 lecture. This is a survey course which traces the history and development of jazz music from its inception to the present day. The music, both live and from recordings, is studied from a cultural, musical, historical, and sociological standpoint. Concert attendance is required. Open to all students. (UC/CSU, AA GE, CalGETC)

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Tuition & Fees

Tuition and mandatory fees only. Financial aid may apply. Please contact your local Financial Aid Office for details.

Location

Online

Units

3.0 semester units

Course Sections

Spring 2026 - Semester

Dec 17 to Jan 28
section: 21586
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Peter George Buck
Live Seat Count: 5 available seats - (about 8 hours ago)
Section notes:
Term hours: 54 lecture.This is a survey course which traces the history and development of jazz music from its inception to the present day. The music, both live and from recordings, is studied from a cultural, musical, historical, and sociological standpoint. Concert attendance is required. Open to all students. (UC/CSU, AA GE, CalGETC)
Already Started
Dec 17 to Jan 28
section: 21262
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Amy E Rowe
Live Seat Count: 4 available seats - (about 8 hours ago)
Section notes:
ONLINE CLASS: The above online course has no scheduled meeting times and is offered fully online. To avoid being dropped, you MUST enter your e-mail address in MyGateway BEFORE enrolling in the class. For more information, go to https://www.cypresscollege.edu/academics/distance-education/ Online courses are taught using Canvas, an Internet-based software to deliver materials and communicate with students, and may require the use of software for proctoring exams or other additional tasks. To take online courses, students must have access to a computer and internet services and may be required to use a web camera and microphone.
Already Started
Feb 2 to May 30
section: 20160
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Amy E Rowe
Live Seat Count: 1 available seats - (about 8 hours ago)
Section notes:
ONLINE CLASS: The above full-term online course has no schedule meeting times and is offered FULLY ONLINE. To avoid being dropped, please confirm that your email address in myGateway is accurate AFTER enrolling in the class. For more information, go to https://www.cypresscollege.edu/academics/distance-education/
Already Started
Feb 2 to May 30
section: 21582
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Peter George Buck
Live Seat Count: 9 available seats - (about 8 hours ago)
Section notes:
ONLINE CLASS: The above online course has no scheduled meeting times and is offered fully online. To avoid being dropped, you MUST enter your e-mail address in MyGateway BEFORE enrolling in the class. For more information, go to https://www.cypresscollege.edu/academics/distance-education/ Online courses are taught using Canvas, an Internet-based software to deliver materials and communicate with students, and may require the use of software for proctoring exams or other additional tasks. To take online courses, students must have access to a computer and internet services and may be required to use a web camera and microphone.
Already Started
Feb 2 to May 30
section: 20159
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Amy E Rowe
Live Seat Count: 2 available seats - (about 8 hours ago)
Section notes:
ONLINE CLASS: The above full-term online course has no schedule meeting times and is offered FULLY ONLINE. To avoid being dropped, please confirm that your email address in myGateway is accurate AFTER enrolling in the class. For more information, go to https://www.cypresscollege.edu/academics/distance-education/
Already Started

Fall 2025 - Semester

Aug 25 to Dec 13
section: 10507
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Amy E Rowe
Live Seat Count: 3 available seats - (about 2 months ago)
Section notes:
ONLINE CLASS: The above online course has no scheduled meeting times and is offered fully online. To avoid being dropped, you MUST enter your e-mail address in MyGateway BEFORE enrolling in the class. For more information, go to https://www.cypresscollege.edu/academics/distance-education/. Online courses are taught using Canvas, an Internet-based software to deliver materials and communicate with students, and may require the use of software for proctoring exams or other additional tasks. To take online courses, students must have access to a computer and internet services and may be required to use a web camera and microphone.
Already Started
Aug 25 to Dec 13
section: 10514
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Peter George Buck
Live Seat Count: 4 available seats - (about 2 months ago)
Section notes:
ONLINE CLASS: The above online course has no scheduled meeting times and is offered fully online. To avoid being dropped, you MUST enter your e-mail address in MyGateway BEFORE enrolling in the class. For more information, go to https://www.cypresscollege.edu/academics/distance-education/. Online courses are taught using Canvas, an Internet-based software to deliver materials and communicate with students, and may require the use of software for proctoring exams or other additional tasks. To take online courses, students must have access to a computer and internet services and may be required to use a web camera and microphone.
Already Started