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Course Description

Woke Up with The Blues | Listen to live and recorded examples of 20th-century Black American folk compositions. Explore biographies, social conflicts between spiritual and blues music, quandaries such as cultural appropriation, and how the music figures in today’s “wokeness.” $33 includes $32 fee.

Learner Outcomes

Describe the origins of the Black American genre of music known as “The Blues”; Distinguish among types of Blues (Delta, Country, Piedmont, Chicago and others); Name at least 5 Blues Greats from the 1920s to the 1940s; List various subject matter [topics] of old blues; Sing along to one call and response song; Describe various musical structures and verse sequences this music form can take; Discuss the question of why Blues continue to enchant and influence our music?; Appraise the original artists (when possible) as well as live recreations of their various compositions. 
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Section Title
Woke Up with The Blues
Type
In Person
Days
W
Time
12:00PM to 2:00PM
Dates
Feb 05, 2025 to Feb 26, 2025
Schedule
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Contact Hours
8.0
Location
  • Main Campus
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $23.00 Click here to get more information
Seniors (60+) non-credit $22.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Feb 04, 2025
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Feb 04, 2025
Instructors
  • Maxwell Ochs
  • Suzanne Ochs
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