2021 Carousel of Courses
History of American Music Information
INTERESTED IN MUSIC?
DO YOU LOVE TO LISTEN TO MUSIC?
DO YOU LOVE TO LEARN ABOUT DIFFERENT BANDS?
DO YOU LOVE DIFFERENT STYLES OF MUSIC?
TAKE A LOOK AT THE PRESENTATION BELOW!
DO YOU LOVE TO LISTEN TO MUSIC?
DO YOU LOVE TO LEARN ABOUT DIFFERENT BANDS?
DO YOU LOVE DIFFERENT STYLES OF MUSIC?
TAKE A LOOK AT THE PRESENTATION BELOW!
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If you have any questions about this class or just want more information,
Email Mrs. Clore @[email protected]
Email Mrs. Clore @[email protected]
Course Description
History of American Music
(a.k.a The History of Rock 'n' Roll)
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11 and Grade 12
Course ID: HS6104
Credit: 0.5 – Semester Course Prerequisites: None
Course Description: This non-performing elective course focuses specifically on the development of popular music in America from the dawn of the 20th century to today. Week by week we will explore how and why music is made, along with common attributes that make certain music popular making connections to social issues throughout history. Students will become familiar with a variety of musical concepts through the study and analysis of familiar music. Students will study historical influences, including jazz, rhythm and blues, rock and roll, ‘classic’ rock, Motown, hip hop, etc. along with a wide variety of today’s popular music. Students will be encouraged to invest in music they already enjoy, while also being exposed to important artists and styles they may not be familiar with. Extensive multimedia and music technology will be utilized in this course. www.teachrock.org
(a.k.a The History of Rock 'n' Roll)
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11 and Grade 12
Course ID: HS6104
Credit: 0.5 – Semester Course Prerequisites: None
Course Description: This non-performing elective course focuses specifically on the development of popular music in America from the dawn of the 20th century to today. Week by week we will explore how and why music is made, along with common attributes that make certain music popular making connections to social issues throughout history. Students will become familiar with a variety of musical concepts through the study and analysis of familiar music. Students will study historical influences, including jazz, rhythm and blues, rock and roll, ‘classic’ rock, Motown, hip hop, etc. along with a wide variety of today’s popular music. Students will be encouraged to invest in music they already enjoy, while also being exposed to important artists and styles they may not be familiar with. Extensive multimedia and music technology will be utilized in this course. www.teachrock.org
Listening Examples
Example of early rock: early - 1950's
Example of Early Rock :
The day the music died: 1959
British Invasion - 1960's
The Animals
Soul Music - 1960's
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Surf Music - 1960's
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Beach Rock
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Smooth Vocal
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Woodstock Era - Late 1960's
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Disco - 1970's
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"Popular music is popular because people like it."
- Great early-20th century pop maestro Irving Berlin on the 'class' of music.