An overview of the sources, media, and functions of music during the historical periods traditionally associated with music history. The roles of the composer, arranger, conductor, artist performer, critic, and listener are explored and defined. Emphasis is on the development of listening awareness within the broad outline of music history. An introductory course for beginning guitarists. In addition to studying major jazz musicians, emphasis is placed on understanding the musical characteristics of various jazz styles through increased listening skills.
Special emphasis is centered on theatrical and commercial music.
Song collections, scores, films, filmstrips, critiques, and other printed materials, disc and cassette recordings will be utilized to sample the 225 years of the popular music of Americans.