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Mission College

Survey of Rock and Popular Music

Mission College via California Community Colleges System

Overview

The course examines the History of Rock and Roll Music, from its roots in Africa and 1950’s America through Punk Rock. Principal study is of the music, its styles and performance practices, its musician-composers, and the important social and musical forces influencing the development of Rock. Course includes analytical listening to music, as well as guided discussion.

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