America's Musical Life ((3))

Catalog description

Historical survey of traditional, popular, and classical music in the United States from the colonial era to the present. Areas of emphasis: important musical genres and the matters of practice, style, and function that define them; performance formats (participatory, presentational, recorded) and the values associated with them; contributions by important individuals; connections to significant trends, events, and values (aesthetic, social, religious, political, etc.) in American history and culture; and implications for quality of life. No prior musical training required.