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Description

This course will examine the relationships between events in the twentieth century, the evolution of popular music, and the cultural messages that music displayed. The course begins with a look at how popular culture (be it art, theatre, literature, or music) has been "historical" in the past.
Students will examine the cultural impact of music from 1900 through the 1960’s and will examine lyrics and historical events, and analyze how lyrical content has changed over time.
The course will also examine the history of the recorded music and explore careers in the music industry.

Prerequisites

None

Course Objectives

Exploring and evaluating the cause and effect relationship of music and society
Identifying different types of American popular music and becoming familiar with the characteristics of each
Exploring careers in the music industry, necessary preparation, benefits and drawbacks of each and appropriateness to students in the course
Examining the development of the radio and recording industries in America and the effect of each on the music and society of the time
Becoming familiar with the developmental history of American music (from c. 1900 - 1960) and its influential events and people
Acquiring knowledge of the basic elements of music and how they affect a composition
Developing personal listening skills necessary for critical evaluation of a composition.
Develop individual creativity in regard to writing original song lyrics.

Additional Requirements

Please Note: Although every effort has been made to make course resources accessible to all students, some resources in this course, such as audio files or images of visual art pieces, may present accessibility challenges.

Details

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Discipline: Arts

Level: High School Standard

Program: Gifted and Talented Middle School, High School

Grade: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13

When Offered:

Duration: weeks

Lab Kit Purchase Required: No

Accredited: Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges