MHST 447 Folk Music of the USA
In this course, students will immerse themselves in the United States vast expanse of folk music. Each week we will discuss specific genres from a historical perspective and with an awareness of existing living traditions. In the process, students will experience the challenges of working with field recordings, participate in live folk music events, examine their own cultural and musical roots, and grapple with challenges of performance, transcription, and analysis of traditional musical styles.