The History of Jazz - MUS 225 at Northern Virginia Community College


         
 
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MUS 225 - The History of Jazz
Studies the underlying elements of jazz, concentrating on the socio-cultural and historical development from earliest stages to the present. Explores key figures and significant works instrumental in the development and evolution of jazz.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Fall 2025 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
64007 MUS 225-40YL 3
    Th  
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2025-09-09 Loudoun HY
Thirteen Week
40% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 60% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
66816 MUS 225-E50M 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-09-09 Virtual and NOL WW
2nd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. Assignment due dates can be found in the syllabus. Requires online virtual class meetings. Starts September 9.
66817 MUS 225-E60W 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-09-22 Virtual and NOL WW
3rd twelve-week NOVA Online Course. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Starts September 22

Spring 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
58664 MUS 225-40YL 3
    Th  
9:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
 2026-02-03 Loudoun HY
Hybrid Course
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Thirteen Week
59412 MUS 225-E20L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual and NOL WW
1st twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Studies the underlying elements of jazz, concentrating on its cultural and historical development. Starts January 20.
59413 MUS 225-E50M 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-02-03 Virtual and NOL WW
2nd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Studies the underlying elements of jazz, concentrating on its cultural and historical development. Starts February 3.
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