MUS 287 American Popular Music

Fall and Spring Semesters

American Popular Music explores the evolution and development of numerous American popular music genres in respect to historic aspects of American culture. The course content examines musical characteristics specific to each music style. The lectures focus on musical distinctions defining various music genres. Audio and video presentations highlight the major performers and composers of each style. While this course does not require music reading skills, it does explore American popular music at an advanced level.

3 credit hours
Satisfies Constellations - Diversity and Media and Popular Culture for “Generation Next”