LEC 1 | TR 18:00 - 20:45 | John Charles Reid | Outline | |||
Notes: This course will be an examination of the music, life, history, influence, and contributions of James Brown from his early life, early, middle, and late career, the highs and lows of his professional and personal life, through to his death in 2006. His music will be emphasized throughout. The objectives of this course are to develop students' listening skills, familiarize them with the details of James Brown's life in music, build understanding of the various musical styles and genres in which James Brown played a part, and to enable students to recognize key songs in Mr. Brown's repertoire. |