MUS 133 - American Popular Music

3 Cr.
Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

This course is a survey of American popular music from its roots to the present day. It will trace the acculturation process to the creation of Jazz and Rock n’ Roll to present day popular music forms. It investigates American music as it relates to cultural and social as well as discussing music in terms of structure and artistic value. The ability to read music notation is not a necessity. The course is required of music majors and recommended for the non-music major or students without previous music experience.
Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters
General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for The Arts (AR)

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