The Origins of Western Music and Its Influence on Modern Popular
THE ORIGINS OF WESTERN MUSIC AND ITS INFLUENCE ON MODERN POPULAR MUSIC: TEACHING MUSIC THROUGH A MUSICAL EXPLORATION OF SEVEN COUNTRIES By Johanna KateLyn Hatt Liberty University A MASTER’S CURRICULUM PROJECT PRESENTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS IN MUSIC EDUCATION THE ORIGINS OF WESTERN MUSIC AND ITS INFLUENCE ON MODERN POPULAR MUSIC: TEACHING MUSIC THROUGH A MUSICAL EXPLORATION OF SEVEN COUNTRIES by Johanna KateLyn Hatt A Curriculum Project Presented in Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements for the Degree Master of Arts in Music Education Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA December 2018 APPROVED BY: Rebecca Watson, D.M.A., Committee Advisor Stephen Müller, PhD. (ABD), Associate Dean of the School of Music, Committee Reader Vernon M. Whaley, PhD., Dean of the School of Music 2 ABSTRACT The topics of music history and music appreciation cover a wide range of composers and musical contributions that at times, can be overwhelming to a student who does not have any musical knowledge. Through limiting the music appreciation course to the discussion of composers’ works from various countries, students are able to learn about the important contributions those composers and countries had to music, including modern popular music. This topic will bring value to the field of music education as it offers an alternative approach to the traditional method of teaching a music history course. With this holistic approach to the instruction of music history, students will be able to see the social and cultural impacts on the compositions and composers of various countries. Using their critical thinking skills, students will be able to connect the influence that compositions from various countries have had on modern music through analysis, classroom discussion, and personal projects.
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