MUS 15 - Rock Music History and Appreciation

    Recent Professors
    Robert Normandie, Matthew Altmire, Cameron Domingues, Dana Parker, Matthew Cahow, Karin Fabiero, Joseph Lo Piccolo, Philip Mantione and 9 more
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Winter 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    35–42 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1
    Description
    Historical survey of rock music from its beginnings in the early 1950s to the present. Rhythm & blues, rockabilly, the British Invasion, Motown, soul, folk rock, hard rock, punk, metal, and various alternative rock styles will be discussed. Personalities and musical styles will be related to the sociology of the time period being studied.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 8:20am–10:25am, Tue Wed Thu 2:40pm–3:45pm, Tue Thu Fri 8:25am–9:30am, Fri 7:45am–9:20am