HIST 220 - History of American Music

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

HISTORY

Description:

In this course, students will learn about the history and development of American musical styles and the interaction that those styles had with American culture. Students will analyze both a variety of genres that evolved during the last one hundred and fifty years and the technology and venues that allowed those musical styles to permeate society. The role of the musician as the creator of new styles from vaudeville to Broadway and from blues to Rock 'n' Roll will dovetail with the audience and critics' response to those genres. During the semester, students will have the opportunity to listen to different styles of music, read history of how musical styles evolved, and read both musicians and critics analyses of their works. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Define key historical musical terms related to American genres of music. (2) Listen to and describe a variety of genres of music that evolved in the United States since the late-1800s. (3) Demonstrate how cultural moments in history allowed for the creation and diversification of musical styles. (4) Contrast different types of audiences and how and why they interacted with musicians and musical experiences. (5) Analyze the changing role of technology in how music has been made and presented to audiences.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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