MUS 103 - History of American Music

Institution:

Connecticut State Community College Asnuntuck

Subject:

Description:

An appreciation of American music, using an historical and sociological approach. Major schools considered include Delta blues, urban blues, New Orleans jazz, the big bands, bop, rhythm and blues, and early rock. Key artists include Robert Johnson, Bessie Smith, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie and Muddy Waters. Satisfies the Fine Arts requirement. (Formerly HUM 200: History of American Music: Jazz, Blues, Rock.)

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.acc.commnet.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 253-3000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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