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MUH 3633 “Music in the United States”

Explore the rich musical tapestry of America, from colonial times to modern hits. Dive into sacred music, diverse styles, and significant events shaping the nation's musical identity. Join Prof. Warfield's engaging sessions.

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MUH 3633 “Music in the United States”

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  1. MUH 3633“Music in the United States” Section 0001 – (Class Nbr.: 11424) Meets Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10:30 am - 11:20 am PAC M 0263 (Performing Arts Center, Music Building,2nd Floor – front [west end])

  2. Scott Warfield Assoc. Prof. of Music History Office: PAC M227Email: scott.warfield@ucf.edu

  3. Important Web Sites for MUH 3633(Up to date later today) Course Home Page:https://faculty.cah.ucf.edu/swarfiel/MUH3633/3633home.html Syllabus (see copy at my UCF Faculty Web Page):https://faculty.cah.ucf.edu/swarfiel/MUH3633/3633syllabus.html My personal home page:https://faculty.cah.ucf.edu/swarfiel/

  4. United States of America

  5. North American Settlements

  6. (Pre) United States History • 1492 • 1513 • 1565 • 1587 • 1607 • 1620 • 1626 • ETC. • 1754 • 1764 • 1770 • 1776 Columbus lands in Bahamas Ponce de Leon sights Florida St. Augustine founded Roanoke Colony founded (abandoned 1590) Jamestown founded (1619?) Mayflower Compact (Pilgrims) New Amsterdam MD, CT, RI, DE, NC/SC, PA, GA French and Indian War (to 1763) Sugar Act, Currency Act, Stamp Act, etc. Boston Massacre Declaration of Independence

  7. British Colonies in North America

  8. Introduction (Textbook, p. 1-4) • Obama 2009 Inauguration – “We Are One” • “e pluribus unum” (means?) • Ex. From concert: - “American Pie” : Garth Brooks (sing along) (Don McLean - original version 1971)- “One Love” : Hancock-Crow-Will.i.am (Bob Marley – 1977) • Diversity of Styles/Sounds – multiplicity of categories (Billboard charts 1950s and now?)- AllMusic.com – The Blues • What is “American” [United States] Music?

  9. Trump Inauguration (2017) • 3 Doors Down (alt rock) • Toby Keith (country) • Travis Greene* (gospel) & Chrisette Michele* (R&B) • Lee Greenwood (country) • Jackie Evancho [SSB] (classical crossover) • Big & Rich (country) • Tony Orlando (1970s pop) • Rockettes (Radio City NYC) • Mormon Tabernacle (UT) • The Piano Guys(classical crossover) • Sam Moore* (R&B legend) • Tim Rushlow (big band) • The Frontmen of Country • DJ Ravidrums+ (house) • Talladega College Tornado Marching Band* (HBUC) • Pelican 212(NOLA novelty pop/jazz) • Lexi Mae Walker(14-yr old pop/classical) • * = African-American • + = Indian-American

  10. Music Terminology (p. 5-16) • Only 4 parameters of music • Duration (Rhythm) • Pitch (Frequency) • Dynamics (Volume/Amplitude) • Timbre (Tone Color)

  11. Chapter 1 – Sacred Music • Who came to the New World? (and Why?) Explorers – exploit resources Conquistadors – conquer and convert natives Africans (as slaves) – to work • Relevance for Music? Emphasis on Sacred (Catholic) Music Symbol of Faith Used to Teach

  12. Cathedral Basilica – St. Augustine(1790-97)

  13. Interior

  14. Music Examples • “O Qué suave…” – Hymn for Corpus Christi (c. 60 days after Easter, celebrates Eucharist) • California [CATHOLIC] Mission (c. 1800)Introit - "! O Que Suave !" (LG p. 22) • Compare to (also for Corpus Christi):- Corpus Christi Procession in Münster, Hymn at the 2nd Altar - The Corpus Christi procession passes through the streets of Rome - Corpus Christi Mass & Procession from Hanceville, AL (start c. 1:30)

  15. To Do List • Acquire: Crawford/Hamberlin Textbook, Source Readings & accompanying recordings • Find Web Site & Read Syllabus • Send me email (per instructions on “daily assignment” web page) • Start reading Crawford/Hamberlin • See “Daily Assignments” Web page for details

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