Instruction in interpretation and performance of jazz music. Improvization is stressed. Audition is required.

Prerequisites: Enrollment by audition.

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Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

None

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
Jon Nathan
2.4
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Winter 2024 . Nathan J S
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16:00 PM - 17:50 PM
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16:00 PM - 17:50 PM
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MUS A 47S Nathan J S Spring 2025 Total: 20
MUS A 47S Nathan J S Winter 2025 Total: 24
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2.4
MUS16 . 16 Days Ago

Getting an A is relatively easy as long as you submit all assignments on time. I lucked out and got an amazing and chill TA, which helped because the TA does almost ALL of the grading.

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MUS16 . 7 Months Ago

If you know absolutely nothing about Jazz, prepare to be belittled for it. I kid, but this man takes jazz incredibly seriously. What I mean by that is, if you have a stupid question, you'll get hit with “Do you not pay attention in class?” He needs to realize that many struggle reading music, and that it's okay. Also would like to add, he's snarky

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MUS16 . 10 Months Ago

This prof actively participated in my passion for music wilting and perishing.

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MUS16 . 10 Months Ago

140 total points but you are only graded out of 100 so you can decide which assignments to complete. 10 extra points if you miss no more than 1 class. Expectations are simple and clear. Nathan is pretty nice but his TA is not. Tbh most difficult part is the participation grade. You don't get 100% even if you participate lol.

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MUS16 . 11 Months Ago

HIs TAs are the worst and him. They are both insufferable. Making people feel bad about not knowing jazz. Truth is that I do not care about Jazz, taking the class for GE. Who do these guys these they are? Waste of societal resources

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MUS16 . 11 Months Ago

professor nathan needs to talk with his ta zachary hamilton the grading for section is so inconsistent

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Orchestra
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Chamber Music Ensemble
T B A
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Horn Ensemble
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12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
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Brass Quintet
T B A
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Brass Orchestral Repertoire
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12:00 PM - 13:20 PM