Course ObjectivesSwing

(Music 1500)The Timeless Melodies Foundation for Education, Inc. has been created to develop, promote, and advance the study and understand-ing of the role played by American song in the cultural development of our society. Our presentations are designed to increase and enhance the awareness of the general public with regard to the rich, historical significance of our American musical tradition. As such -- via lecture, live music, and audio and video excerpts -- we recount the life stories and career highlights of those who composed the music, wrote the words, or performed the classic, popular melodies and lyrics. These are the men and women who have immeasurably informed our lives and world...and whose accomplishments remain the standard to which all others have aspired or been compared.

Our objectives:1. To trace the evolution of swing2. To analyze the influence of jazz on the development of swing3. To explore the cultural impact of collaborating black and white musicians.4. To trace the rise of the great band leaders: Goodman, James, Miller, & Dorsey and analyze their music.5. To capture the challenges of the 30’s from the perspective of the swing generation.

Suggested Reading:James Lincoln Collier, Benny Goodman And the Swing Era, Oxford University Press, New York, 1989.Lewis Ehrenberg, Swinging the Dream, University of Chicago Press, Chicago, Illinois, 1998The Swing Era, 1940 – 1941, How it Was to Be Young, Time Life Books, New York 1970.The Swing Era 1941 – 1942, Swing as a Way of Life, Time Life Books, New York, 1971

Suggested Viewing –DVD’sSwing Era – Duke EllingtonSwing Era – Count BasieAdventures in the Kingdom of Swing- Benny Goodman

Suggested ListeningHarry James And His Orchestra / First Fifteen Years 1939-5 – Sounds of YesteryearTommy Dorsey / That Elegant Sound 1935-1953 Budmusic CD18 Big Band Hits/Various / 18 Big Band Hits – Michele AudioGreat American Big Bands - ImportDuke Ellington in Hollywood – Swing Era

Instructor: Larry MaurerAll Rights Reserved © Copyright 2005

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George Gershwin Irving Berlin Rodgers & Hart Harry Warren America 1900: Popular Music Begins

Rodgers & Hammerstein Cole Porter Sentimental Journey: The Songs of World War II

Frank Sinatra Parts 1 & 2 Fred Astaire Parts 1, 2 & 3 Jewish Contributions to American Popular Music

Judy Garland Gene Kelly Parts 1 & 2 Songs That Inspired a Nation African-American Contribution

The Roaring 20’s Ain’t We Got Fun Swing The Power of Music

Timeless Melodies expresses its profound appreciation to the following companies: 20th Century Fox, Columbia Pictures, Warner Bros. MGM, & Paramount Pictures whose film clips made this course possible.

Timeless Melodies Courses

Lesson 1 - Introduction

Why Swing MattersGetting away from the Great Depression Video: Brother Can You Spare a Dime? Songs to forget the painBenny Goodman at the Palomar Video: Sing, Sing, SingLet’s Dance Radio Program Song: King Porter Stomp Kay Kyser

Lesson 2 - Origins of Swing

It Could Only Happen in America Video: ragtime, blues & jazz Swing: Sweet, hot and Louis ArmstrongOne early jazz pioneer: Ted Lewis

Lesson 3 - Analysis of Swing Music

Point & Counterpoint : Rhythm, brass and reed, on their own & all together

Video: One O’Clock Jump – Count Basie

Lesson 4 - 7 The Great Band LeadersVideo: Benny Goodman/Tommy Dorsey/Glenn Miller/Harry James/Artie Shaw

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Swing Music 1500

“A discussion will follow the presentation”

Lesson 8 - Swing Dances

Swing-outs and Break-aways: The Jitter-Bug & Lindy Hop

The pro’s strut their stuff

Lesson 9 - On the Road

Broken buses & one night stands

Lesson 10 - Swing Life for Black Musicians

Discrimination in sight and sound

Lesson 11 - Swing Goes to War

Swing: The New March Music: - V-Disks and Victory Glenn Miller

Lesson 12 - The Vocalists Continue On

From the Belters to the Crooners to the Classic Pop Singer

Lesson 13 - Last Days of Swing

The draft, the war, the rationing, and the end

Song: It Don’t Mean a Thing if It Aint’ Got That Swing