Prerequisite: GSTR 110 Offered: Typically every Spring Term (next offered term yet to be determined) The study of African-American music and musicians within the general framework of American society, tracing the development of the music from its African origins to its impact upon and fusion with American music and culture. Although the main focus will be placed upon music indigenous to African-American culture, study will encompass significant African-American musicians in the European classical music tradition. Arts Perspective and African Americans', Appalachians', Women's Perspective. 1 Course Credit

An historical study of musical development in the United States from the Colonial period to the emergence of the native American composer and performer of distinction in the 20th century. On demand.