1. MUH 3633 “Music in the United States”
4/14/2018
MUH 3633 “Music in the United States”
Section 0001 – (Class Nbr.: 81887)
Meets Monday, Wednesday & Friday
10:30 am - 11:20 am
PAC M 0261
(Performing Arts Center, Music Building, 2nd Floor – front [west end])
DAY 2 (23 Aug 17)

2. MUH 3633 - Music in the United States
4/14/2018
For anyone who’s new….
‘google’ my name [Scott Warfield], find the course web site, read the syllabus, and check the “Daily Assignments’
DAY 2 (23 Aug 17)

3. 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?)
What is “American” [United States] Music?

4. Trump Inauguration (2017) 3 Doors Down Toby Keith Chrisette Michele
Lee Greenwood
Jackie Evancho
Big & Rich
Tony Orlando
Rockettes
Mormon Tabernacle Choir
The Piano Guys
Sam Moore
Tim Rushlow
The Frontmen of Country
Travis Greene
DJ Ravidrums
Talladega College Tornado Marching Band
Pelican 212
Lexi Mae Walker

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

6. 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

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

8. Interior

9. Music Examples
“O Qué suave…” – Hymn for Corpus Christi (60 days after Easter)
California Mission (c. 1800) Introit - "! O Que Suave !" (LG p. 23)
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)

10. MUH 3633 - Music in the United States
4/14/2018
To Do List
Acquire: Crawford/Hamberlin Textbook, Source Readings & accompanying recordings
Find Web Site & Read Syllabus
If not done yet, send me (per instructions on “daily assignment” web page)
Start/Continue reading Crawford/Hamberlin
See “Daily Assignments” Web page for details
DAY 2 (23 Aug 17)