Program Overview
The Old-Time Music Studies minor at this institution is a 21-credit program that explores the history, performance, and preservation of old-time music. Students complete core courses in old-time music history and field experience, along with electives in related areas such as Appalachian studies, digital resources, and performance skills. The program prepares students for careers in music education, performance, and research.
Program Outline
Outline:
Program Content and Structure: The Old-Time Music Studies minor is a 21 credit program with at least 9 credits at the 3000-level or above.
Individual Modules with Course Descriptions:
- Core Requirements: > BLUE 2910 - Old-Time Music History I (3 credits) > BLUE 2920 - Old-Time Music History II (3 credits) > BLUE 4910 - Tradition Bearer Field Experience (3 credits)
- Required Electives: Choose 6 credits from the following > APST 2060 - Introduction to Appalachian Studies (3 credits) > BLUE 2930 - Practical Musicianship Skills for Old-Time Musicians (3 credits) > BLUE 2940 - Digital and Archival Resources for Traditional Musicians (3 credits) > BLUE 3920 - Art of Interpretation for Old-Time Musicians (3 credits)
- Guided Electives: choose 6 credits from the following: > May include unduplicated course from Required Electives Listing (see above). > APST 4310 - Scottish and Irish Traditional Music (3 credits) > APST 4327 - Ballads of Appalachia and the British Isles (3 credits) > BLUE 1710 - Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Roots Music Theory (2 credits) > BLUE 2240 - Seminar I (1 credit) > BLUE 2310 - Guitar I (Introductory) (1 credit) > BLUE 2410 - Acoustic Guitar I (1 credit) > BLUE 2430 - Mandolin I (1 credit) > BLUE 2450 - Old-time Banjo I (1 credit) > BLUE 2470 - Old-time Fiddle I (1 credit) > BLUE 2520 - Old-time String Band I (1-3 credits) > BLUE 2610 - Individual Instruction Voice I (1 credit) > BLUE 3130 - Bluegrass Music History I (3 credits) > BLUE 3240 - Seminar II (1 credit) > BLUE 3320 - Guitar II (Intermediate) (1 credit) > BLUE 3410 - Guitar (1 credit) > BLUE 3430 - Mandolin (1 credit) > BLUE 3450 - Old-time Banjo II (1 credit) > BLUE 3470 - Old-time Fiddle II (1 credit) > BLUE 3520 - Old-Time String Band (1-3 credits) > BLUE 3610 - Voice (1 credit) > BLUE 4230 - Songwriting (3 credits) > BLUE 4240 - Seminar III (1 credit) > BLUE 4410 - Acoustic Guitar III (1 credit) > BLUE 4430 - Mandolin III (1 credit) > BLUE 4450 - Old-time Banjo III (1 credit) > BLUE 4470 - Old-time Fiddle III (1 credit)
Teaching:
- Students must be advised by a bluegrass, old-time, and country music program advisor and declare at the earliest opportunity to facilitate planning.
East Tennessee State University
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East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is a public university located in Johnson City, Tennessee. Founded in 1911, ETSU has a mission to improve the quality of life for people in the region and beyond. It boasts a diverse student body with nearly 14,000 students from 71 countries and all 50 states.
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