MUSI 1310 - American Popular Music
AMERICAN POP FINAL REVIEW TERMS
HOMEWORK 5 posted April 29, 2010 (see bottom of page)
Louis Armstrong Homework from movie Satchmo due Monday April 12, 2010 (see bottom of page)
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TEST MONDAY April 5, 2010 OVER HOMEWORK 3, Chapters 4 and 5.
ADD TERMS DIZZY GILLESPIE AND DUKE ELLINGTON
HOMEWORK 3 POSTED MARCH 3, 2010
Instructor: Bob Odneal
e: bob.odneal@sjcd.edu
12133 Fine Arts Building
W – 281-484-1900 ext. 3299
email for 10AM class odnealpop1@gmail.com
email for 11:30 AM class odnealpop2@gmail.com
Personal website
http://www.bobodneal.com
http://www.bobodneal.com/
COURSE DESCRIPTION: A study of the evolution of popular American music styles which have
proven to be a powerful reflection of American culture. The course will provide a survey of music created,
performed, and reflective of a unique American style including jazz; ragtime; swing and subsequent jazz
styles; American folk and popular music; the American musical theater; and rock and roll.
PREREQUISITES: None (3;3-0)
Online resources: http://music.wadsworth.com/campbell_2e
http://www.history-of-rock.com
YouTube Video Channel for American Pop
Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of this course, the student should
be able to demonstrate the ability to:
a. Identify the different style periods of popular music and be able to articulate the key
characteristics of each period.
b. Identify major American classical and popular composers and aurally recognize significant
musical examples.
c. Identify the evolution of American popular music from ragtime to rock and roll, including the
impact of the music industry and media
d. Identify instruments and ensembles characteristics of the various popular music styles.
e. Identify non-American cultural influences within various American popular musical styles.
MAJOR ASSIGNMENTS : Learning activities used to achieve student-learning outcomes may be
selected from the following:
1. listening assignments
2. Homework
3. in-class participation
4. exams: listening and written
5. research project/concert reports
GRADING SYSTEM: Grades will be determined by some or all of the following
Homework : (Must be typed. Preferrably by email. 1 point will be deducted for each answer not typed)
Exams 1&2 (consists of both a written portion and a listening portion)
Listening Exam: (an extensive listening exam that covers 5 decades and multiple styles)
Concert reports
Final Exam
GRADING SCALE : Percentage grades, when used, are converted to letter grades according to
the following scale: 90-100 = A, 80-89 =B, 70-79=C, 60-69=D, Below 60=F
ABSENTEE POLICY :You will NOT be dropped for excessive absences, nor will make-up exams be
given for unexcused absences. If for any reason the student feels unable to successfully complete the
course due to absences, it is his/her responsibility to either speak with the professor, or drop the course.
Special Needs Students: Students who need special assistance (have qualified disabilities) to successfully
take this course should see the Special Population Coordinator in the Counseling Center.
Terms to know : Homework 1