Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1DescriptionThis course covers a musical history of California as a state where numerous important musical styles developed and flourished. Genres covered includes the music of indigenous Yurok Native Americans, Polyphonic Sacred Music, Cowboy Folk Music, Country & Western, Hollywood musical films, Cool Jazz, Bakersfield Sound Country, Doo-wop, Surf Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Folk-Rock, Country-Rock, Singer-Songwriters, Heavy Metal, Hardcore Punk Rock, West Coast Rap, and the music of innovative Californian Classical Music composers Henry Cowell, Lou Harrison, Harry Partch, and Terry Riley. The course is open to all students interested in the cultural & musical history of California. 