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Lawrence Starr
MUHST 426
Seattle Campus
An in-depth consideration of American popular music styles and repertory from about 1920 to the present day. Analysis of representative pieces; consideration of critical and aesthetic issues relating to popular music; relationship of popular music to "art" music and to American culture and society. Prerequisite: 2.0 in MUHST 210; 2.0 in MUSIC 303; 2.0 in MUSIC 306.
Class description
The course will survey major styles and developments in the history of American popular music. Major emphasis will be devoted to the 1920s and the 1960s as particularly innovative periods that made lasting contributions to the sound and repertory of American popular music--contributions that endure to the present day.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Class discussion.
Recommended preparation
Successful completion of all "core" courses (music history and music theory) for undergraduate music majors.
Class assignments and grading
Three brief papers on various topics related to class work; or one short and one longer paper.
Written work and contributions to class discussions.
