Faculty of Fine Arts
Music

Department of Music - Summer 2013

*Course Descriptions that Do Not Appear in the Calendar*

Music 2850 – American Popular Music

This course provides students the opportunity to broaden their understanding and appreciation of various popular music styles that emerged in America during the first half of the twentieth century. Several popular music styles and practices will be studied, including blues, music theatre, jazz, and various styles that led immediately to the emergence of rock’n’roll (hillbilly, R&B, rockabilly, etc.). We will trace the beginning of American popular music, from its infancy in the late nineteenth century until the 1950s. In addition, emphasis will be placed on various socio-cultural and economic aspects that helped foster these new popular music styles.

No prerequisite

Music 3200 – History of Jazz

This course provides a comprehensive overview of jazz history, covering the major jazz styles and important musicians that have pioneered this music. We will trace jazz from its infancy, beginning in New Orleans and will highlight how this music has developed through the years and has grown into various sub-genres. Some of the styles that will be covered include: Early Jazz, the Swing Era, Bebop, Cool, Fusion and Modern jazz.

Other important topics will include learning important jazz terminology, becoming acquainted with the preeminent jazz artists from each style, and most importantly, analyzing how jazz has evolved since the early twentieth-century. We will connect the important stylistic periods of the past and trace the various directions these trends have gone since. This course will provide students the opportunity to broaden their understanding and appreciation of this diverse music form.

Prerequisite: 15 university-level courses (a minimum of 45.0 credit hours)

NOTE: Not counted in the 16-course Arts and Science Music major or the core courses in the B.Mus. degree.

Music 3200 ‑ History of Rock & Roll: 1948-1970

This course is designed to give the student a historical overview of the development of rock ‘n roll from its roots up until the end of the 60’s.  This will be presented in a chronological manner, beginning with a brief overview of rock ‘n roll’s ancestors and influences.   It will go on to study the musical and cultural melting pot of the 1950’s, followed by the effects of the British Invasion of the 60’s.   A discussion of developments occurring in North America following the British Invasion will be the culminating point of this class.

Prerequisite: 15 university-level courses (a minimum of 45.0 credit hours)

NOTE: Not counted in the 16-course Arts and Science Music major or the core courses in the B.Mus. degree.

NOTE: Students with credit in Music 2850 (History of Rock ‘n Roll), 2850 (3850) (Popular Music in the 20^th Century) or 3010 cannot receive credit for the same offering in the Music 3200 series.

Music 3850 – Music Therapy

This course provides an introduction to the therapeutic use of music to address the clinical needs of children and adults with a range of disabling conditions.  Topics of study will include the history of music therapy, theoretical foundations (how do we perceive music and why does it affect us the way it does?) and current models of clinical practice in psychiatric, educational and medical settings. Lectures will be supported by experiential activities.  No musical background is required.

Prerequisite: Second-year standing (a minimum of 30.0 credit hours)