Humans have not always viewed music as we do now. And we do not now view music as our descendants will. We are part of a musical time continuum, and it is important that we, as musicians, know as much of that continuum as we can. Particular attention is devoted to specific composers, artistic movements and the place of music in the art of the time and the society as a whole. Listening is an important part of this process for music is essentially sound, not words.
Some research is required.
Since Bill Haley is one of the specialty courses offered by the music department. We explore the growth and diffusion of popular music since the beginning of rock 'n' roll in the mid-1950s. Popular Musical Culture is particularly useful to mass communications majors interested in commercial radio. The course meets four hours per week and therefore students receive four credits. This course examines the contributions of women to musical culture through western history and in our contemporary world.