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Evolution of American Song (MUS 103)

Term: Academic Year 2011-12 - Fall

Faculty

Joshua D. Clausen
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Schedule

Tue-Thu, 9:00 AM - 10:50 AM (9/7/2011 - 12/16/2011) Location: MAIN WHELR 111
Tue-Thu, 9:00 AM - 10:50 AM (9/7/2011 - 9/8/2011) Location: MAIN LJCSE LL126

Description

A survey of important popular songs, song writers, and changing trends in song writing from the nineteenth century to and including the modern era. Consideration is given to the nature of melodies and lyrics, that nature and meaning of changing trends, the creative processes of the writers, and the social and economic context of the music covered.