From Stephen Foster to Stephen Sondheim; this interdisciplinary course will survey the variety of musical experiences in the United States, beginning with the music of the Native American, carrying it through to the present. The tracing of evolutions and influences of major musical movements will be discussed as well as the major figures in American music throughout its history. Recorded and live performances will be an integral part of the course. The live performances will be by professional musicians, students of the University and participants of the course. Undergraduates only. Note: Even though this is an interdisciplinary course, because of its content it will count as a music support course.
