1. MUH 3633 “Music in the United States”
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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])
DAY 1 (26 Aug 19)

2. Scott Warfield Assoc. Prof. of Music History
MUH Music in the United States
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Scott Warfield Assoc. Prof. of Music History
Office: PAC M227
DAY 1 (26 Aug 19)

3. Important Web Sites for MUH 3633 (Up to date later today)
MUH Music in the United States
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Important Web Sites for MUH 3633 (Up to date later today)
Course Home Page:
Syllabus (see copy at my UCF Faculty Web Page):
My personal home page:
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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
MUH Music in the United States
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British Colonies in North America
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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)
MUH Music in the United States
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Cathedral Basilica – St. Augustine ( )
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13. MUH 3633 - Music in the United States
Interior
MUH Music in the United States
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14. MUH 3633 - Music in the United States
Music Examples
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“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)
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15. MUH 3633 - Music in the United States
11/13/2019
To Do List
Acquire: Crawford/Hamberlin Textbook, Source Readings & accompanying recordings
Find Web Site & Read Syllabus
Send me (per instructions on “daily assignment” web page)
Start reading Crawford/Hamberlin
See “Daily Assignments” Web page for details
DAY 1 (26 Aug 19)