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A survey of American Music, from colonial times to the middle of the 20th century. There will be a considerable emphasis on relating musical expressions to changing social/historical conditions. We will examine the roles played by technological developments and the rise of the music business shortly after the American Revolution. Our country’s varied musical styles invite serious study of all modes of performance and dissemination, not just “classical” composition and performance. Active participation in discussion is a requirement of this seminar, as is writing a research paper on a topic of the student’s choice.