Lesson 1: History of Jazz
Duration of Days: 180
Lesson Objective
Students will identify key periods and figures in jazz history.
Who were important jazz musicians?
How did jazz evolve over time?
Jazz history, swing, bebop, big band, improvisation
MU:Re7.2.7a
Classify and compare the contexts of music from a variety of genres, cultures, and historical periods.
MU:Cn11.0.7a
Demonstrate understanding of relationships between music and the other arts, other disciplines, varied contexts, and daily life.
Students learn about major jazz styles, musicians, and historical contexts.
Students may assume jazz has only one style or era.
Students may confuse jazz with classical or popular music.
Provide timeline and listening examples.
Use group discussion for historical context.
Students identify key jazz figures and styles in a quiz or discussion.