MUSIC 117: Introduction to Rock and Roll History

Trevor Jorgensen, Instructor
MWF 9:10-10:05 AM

This class is a survey of the History of Rock from the earliest evolution of Black American musical influence
to current styles. We will examine the social significance
of this music and how it has influenced American culture. We will also highlight its major historical moments. This course will have a variety of listening examples and we'll be watching several documentaries that cover different aspects of Rock history. Download Full Syllabus

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Listening Assignment One

Gut Bucket Blues
Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair
Tiger Rag 
I Got Rhythm 
St. Louis Blues 
Stars and Stripes Forever
King Porter Stomp 
Basin Street Blues 

Listening Assignment Two

Chapter 5:
Raincheck (Billy Strayhorn) - Duke Ellington & Orch.
One O'Clock Jump (Count Basie) - Benny Goodman & Orch.

Chapter 6:
Favorite Things - Sound of Music - Rodgers and Hammerstein
Send in the Clowns - A Little Night Music - Sondheim 
Maria - West Side Story - Leonard Bernstein

Chapter 7:
I'm so Lonesome I Could Cry - Hank Williams Sr. 
New San Antonio Rose- Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys 

Chapter 8:
Desafinado - Getz and Gilberto
So Danço Samba - Getz and Gilberto

Listening Paper Example:
Corcovado - Stan Getz and João Gilberto


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