MUS 107 - American Popular Music

Institution:
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Subject:
Music
Description:
This is a course dealing with the forms and history of American popular music from its 19th century origins to the present. Subject material includes early song forms, folk music, the Blues, Ragtime, early Jazz, Big Band music, Bebop, Rhythm and Blues, Country and Western, Rock 'n Roll (early phases as well as recent trends), and Musical Theater. Recorded musical examples will be used. Students will be expected to attend at least one performance outside of class and to present a report on an assigned topic in class.
Credits:
3.00
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Instructional Type:
Lecture
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Additional Information:
Historical Version(s):
This course is a Transfer Credit Framework Course.
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Institution Website:
Phone Number:
(610) 799-2121
Regional Accreditation:
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Calendar System:
Semester

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