Course Description
Course #816 History of Rock Music
no level 9 -10-11-12 F or S 2 periods 1.25 credits
Popular music is a powerful, ever-changing force that has had a profound effect on American society and social issues. Come listen and learn about the incredible musicians who have shaped our listening styles since the end of WWII. The Pop Music curriculum includes studies in Blues, Jazz, Rhythm and Blues, Punk, New Wave, Reggae, Hip Hop, Rap, Metal, Alternative, Folk, Grunge – this list is truly endless! Your listening to Pop Music in class is enhanced with documentaries and movies about the life and times of some of the greatest performing artists – from James Brown to Miles Davis, from Van Morrison to Eric Clapton, from Ella Fitzgerald to Taylor Swift, from Billie Holliday to Madonna. Student presentations are part of the second semester where you will get to present the music and personalities that inspire you. This course
no level 9 -10-11-12 F or S 2 periods 1.25 credits
Popular music is a powerful, ever-changing force that has had a profound effect on American society and social issues. Come listen and learn about the incredible musicians who have shaped our listening styles since the end of WWII. The Pop Music curriculum includes studies in Blues, Jazz, Rhythm and Blues, Punk, New Wave, Reggae, Hip Hop, Rap, Metal, Alternative, Folk, Grunge – this list is truly endless! Your listening to Pop Music in class is enhanced with documentaries and movies about the life and times of some of the greatest performing artists – from James Brown to Miles Davis, from Van Morrison to Eric Clapton, from Ella Fitzgerald to Taylor Swift, from Billie Holliday to Madonna. Student presentations are part of the second semester where you will get to present the music and personalities that inspire you. This course
Learning Activities:
- Brief exploration of Jazz, Blues, Country, Folk and other musical influences, post Civil War to 1950.
- Common rhythms - Rock 4/4, Shuffle, Swing, 3/4-waltz, 12/8
- Rock 4/4 on drumset
- I IV V chord progression
- CURRENT - Who's who in early 1950's rock development.