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2023-2024 University Catalog 
    
2023-2024 University Catalog

MUSC 452 American Music History



3 credits 45.0 hours
400 level undergraduate course

The development of both classical and popular American musical styles from the 17th to the 20th century. Recordings and films as well as in-class performances help bring to life the music from our American past. Students gain a clear understanding of the social, historical, and musical time line that evolved into our current musical environment.

Prerequisites WRIT*102 or WRIT*102H

Priority enrollment to majors in the School of Music.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course can fulfill a discipline history elective, critical studies elective, or general elective requirement.