History of Rock
One Term Grades 9,10,11,12 Elective
Music often reflects history. The History of Rock studies the evolution of Call and Response during American slavery through the Blues styles of the early 1900s, to the popular musical styles of the early 1950s through the 1980s. We will explore the impact Rock and Roll had on American and British culture, and we will study contemporary American History as told through the music of its youth. Students will have opportunities to create GarageBand compositions, study music marketing, and present projects on their favorite rock and roll artists. Students must have a school issued iPad for this course.