Nicholas Manson

Adjunct Faculty

Music

Classes Taught

Fall 2023

MHL145 American Jazz and Popular Music 3 Credits

The study of cultural and social contributions to the evolution of American jazz and popular music from the mid-1800's to present. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
17882

Live Online

Live Online
Lecture
08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023
TuTh
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Open

18 of 20
Seats Available

Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 17882 Students may contact instructor at: nick.manson@mesacc.edu

MUP164 Jazz Improvisation I 2 Credits

Theoretical and performance skills in many styles of jazz improvisation. Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
19742
Dobson Campus

Performing Arts Center Instrum

In Person
Lecture/Lab
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023
MoWeFr
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

Open

6 of 9
Seats Available

Fall Flex Start 2023

MUP183 Jazz Combo 1 Credits

Jazz Combo participation provides an opportunity for students to develop improvisational skills in a variety of styles from historical and contemporary jazz practice, while offering a creative outlet for composers and arrangers.

Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
19741
Dobson Campus

TBA

In Person
Lecture/Lab
09/05/2023 - 12/15/2023
TuTh
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

Open

6 of 7
Seats Available

Notes: Class 19741 John Coltrane Combo

20230
Dobson Campus

TBA

In Person
Lecture/Lab
09/05/2023 - 12/15/2023
TuTh
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

Open

6 of 6
Seats Available

Notes: Class 20230 Thelonius Monk Combo

19743
Dobson Campus

Performing Arts Center Instrum

In Person
Lecture/Lab
09/05/2023 - 12/15/2023
Tu
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Open

8 of 8
Seats Available

Notes: Class 19743 MPJE for audition information contact: nicholas.manson@mesacc.edu

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