Faculty

MUSI-1310 American Music

Andrew White

Credit Spring 2026

Section(s)

MUSI-1310-018 (28871)
LEC MW 1:30pm - 2:50pm EGN EGN1 1282

Course Requirements

A foundation course for enjoyment and understanding of American Music through the use of recorded music and song literature. Elements of music and analysis of music form and design and its relation to other subjects and activities.

American Music is a basic course designed to enhance your enjoyment and understanding of music through a narrative history of all aspects in music in the history of America. Historical and cultural perspective, as well as a building of analytical and listening skills, will be stressed. No musical background is required or expected, although students with such a background may find certain material in the course to be less challenging.

Readings

The eBook for this course is available under the course materials section on the left side of the Blackboard menu. It is provided through First Day Access. The text is: An Introduction to America's Music, 3rd Edition, by Crawford and Hamberlin.

Course Subjects

Elements of music: melody, harmony, rhythm, meter, timbre, texture
America's Music
America's Music From Civil War Through World War I
America's Music From World War I Through World War II
America's Music in The Post War Era
America Music Since the 1980s

Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

COURSE OBJECTIVE:

The primary objective of this course is to develop a fundamental working knowledge of the different styles of music throughout the history of America.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

The student will demonstrate knowledge of the different musical elements; know the different periods in the history of American music as well as certain characteristics they have; be able to listen to music discussed in class and identify which period of American music it derived from; have an understanding of musical forms, structures, as well as their influences.

Guidelines

Laptops and electronic devices must be put away and out of use for the majority of class time. A notebook and pencil are recommended. Students whose accessibility accomodation letter includes the use of electronic devices are exempted.