MUS 106 Trends Modern American Music
This course traces the development of twentieth-century American popular music from its roots in American folk music, blues and Tin Pan Alley through the inception of Jazz and late-twentiethcentury popular movements. It includes Rock and Roll, Motown, the British Invasion, 1960’s folk, heavy metal, hip-hop, punk rock and other defining genres. Students will learn about artist’s styles and musical characteristics through listening exams, group discussion, research papers and tests.