Music History I

The American music industry has generated hits and new style combinations through every decade. The Music History I Course surveys this rich evolution from its roots through modern times in two classes, examining each musical style’s respective sociological and technological precedents. Music History I explores the unique historical and cultural conditions that serve to make American music distinctly original.

Course Outline

• Roots of American Music: European-American Folk, and Blues/Gospel
• Urban and Rural Popular Forms of the Early 20th Century: Jazz Age Pop, Country
• The Pop Music for Youth Explosion 1945 to 1965