Survey of Piano Styles

Department - PIANO
Offered - Fall, Spring
Course number - PFSS-351

A study of the history and development of the art of jazz piano and the lives and times of the artists themselves. Through listening to archival and contemporary recordings and analysis and discussions, the rich diversity of the different jazz styles will be examined, along with the artists associated with certain styles. Solo piano and group playing from ragtime to contemporary will be addressed.

Credits: 2
Course Chair: Stephany Tiernan
Prerequisites: None
Required of: Piano and vibraphone principal PERF majors
Electable by: All