History of Rock Music

Links

All-Music Guide
A comprehensive reference on artists, recordings, and sub-styles.
Birthday #1
What was at the top of the charts on the day you were born?
History of Rock 'n' Roll
Site focusing on the years 1954-1963. Includes interactive "style maps."
Reason to Rock
A "web book" with essays on artists, albums, and sub styles.
Rolling Stone
The "granddaddy" of rock journalism. Artist overviews and more.
Trouser Press
An infomative recording guide of underground styles (punk, new wave, etc.) that flourished c. 1974 to 1984.

BG219-PO
MUSC 1425 History of Rock Music (3 credits)

Spring semesters • TTh • 2:00-3:20 PM
Whitney 174

Course Description

This course examines the historical, musical, and socioeconomic development of rock music from its origins to today. Major stylistic trends, performers, producers, and songwriters are studied. Emphasis is on the development of tools for critical thinking and intelligent listening. No prior musical experience is assumed.

Purpose

The purpose of this course is to expand students’ knowledge and appreciation of the musical, histori

cal, and social aspects of rock music. MUSC 1425 History of Rock Music fulfills the Visual & Performing Arts elective for the Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees at Sheridan College, and fulfills the Cultural Context-Arts (CA) requirement of the 2003 University Studies Program.

Required Materials

Charlton. Katherine, Rock Music Styles (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 2007
Pens, pencils, erasers, notebook, etc.
Access to a computer with an internet connection, a browser and media player software


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