Restricted to Music majors or permission of instructor. A general study of American popular music from 1620 through the present day. This course will investigate significant musical developments relating to our cultural and social heritage, as well as discussing music in terms of structure and artistic value. It will trace the acculturation process of European and African music from Colonial America to the creation of Jazz through rock n' roll to present day popular music forms. An instrumental ensemble that performs stage band literature from the 1920's to the present.
Students learn the basics of several jazz styles, techniques, phrasing and articulations.
The Jazz Ensemble is open to non-majors as well as Music majors. Students must provide their own instruments. Continuation of MUS 134. A vocal ensemble devoted to performing popular choral literature from the 1940's to present. Students must be able to meet the physical demands of active performance.