MUS 1520 - Rock Music:Genesis and Development

Institution:

Western Michigan University

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Description:

A study of rock and roll music since its inception in the mid-1950s. The impact of black rhythm and blues, jazz forms, and radio and television upon early rock will be studied as well as further evolutionary developments such as "do-wop", soul music, folk rock, psychedelic rock, jazz rock, the various English schools, heavy metal, and punk styles, to mention but a few. The course will cover the material of rock from 1955 to present. It may not be elected by music majors to fulfill General Education requirements. Credits: 3 hours

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wmich.edu

Phone Number:

(269) 387-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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