MUS 215 - AMERICAN POPULAR MUSIC

Institution:

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Music

Description:

This course is a study of the origins of popular music in the United States. It examines the role of popular music beginning in the nineteenth century into the twenty-first century in a broad overview of the music industry, published sheet music and recorded sound. Through lecture, discussion, and directed listening, students will become familiar with popular song, musical theater, blues, jazz, folk, country, rock, film music, rap, and current pop artists.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

08/15/2016 - 08/14/2021 09/01/2005 - 08/14/2016 

Institution Website:

www.kutztown.edu/

Phone Number:

(610) 683-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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