COURSE NAME: Music Appreciation: Pop! Goes the Billboard

SCHOOL DISTRICT: South Glens Falls

INSTRUCTOR: Elisabeth Stambach-Fuller

Half Year

MAXIMUM TOTAL CLASS ENROLLMENT - ALL SITES: no more than 8 students total at receive sites

COURSE PREREQUISITES:

BRIEF COURSE DESCRIPTION / OUTLINE: This is a 20 week course that studies the sociological implications
and influences of popular music. Students will track the Billboard Top 100 Charts trends and relate their
findings to relevant moments in history.

In addition to studying popular music of today, students will analyze music throughout the ages as well as
familiarize themselves with hot topics such as hearing loss and music's impact on athletics. Students will
keep an active journal and will complete various projects such as interviews and research PowerPoint
presentations

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