Core Topics

These introductory courses provide a comprehensive foundation for studying musical genres and traditions from multiple perspectives, including historical, cultural, and theoretical approaches. The courses develop students’ understanding of American musical life and its global connections.

• Music Culture: Euro Trad (MUSC 1140)
• Music in a Multicultural World (MUSC 1150)
• Jazz History (MUSC 1160)
• Rock History (MUSC 1170)