MUSC107 — American Popular Music
MUSC 107 - American Popular Music MUSC 107 - American Popular Music 5 Credits A cultural survey of the seven streams of American popular music: pop, country, rhythm and blues, jazz, folk, gospel and rock. Course Note Previously MUSIC 107. Fees Quarters Typically all Online Winter Online Spring Online Designed to Serve Any student, musician or layperson, who has a serious interest in American popular music and culture. Active Date 20250401T11:49:26 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Lecture 55 Total Degree Distributions: AA Humanities Area II Course Outline The Seven Streams of American Popular Music 1. American Popular Music a. The Birth of American Popular Music in the 19th Century b. Tin Pan Alley c. The American Musical Theatre 2. African American Traditions a. Blues b. Rhythm and blues 3. Jazz 4. Country Music a. Hillbilly b. Country and Western c. Bluegrass 5. America’s Folk Music 6. Gospel 7. Rock Student Learning