MUS 434SI American and World Music

Three hours per week. Prerequisite: MUS 241 and MUS 337 or 338.  A survey of American music from William Billings to Bang-on-A-Can.

Part I: This portion studies historical trends, aesthetic and stylistic developments and important composers.  Part II: A survey of music from non-western culture: Africa, South America, Cuba, Bali, and India.  This portion introduces the student to the history of the cultures and music. There is a hands-on portion with the music of Cuba, Brazil, Africa, and Bali.  The course fulfills the speech-intensive requirement of the music department.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

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Offered

Spring