Fall Semester 2007
Dr. Peter LaRue
 
Welcome to the "Beta-Run" [i.e. Version 2.00] of "Tunes for Twangers". I am most-excited about this course offering ~ and look forward to exploring a history of country music with you. As this is still a relatively new class [Inaugural Twangers - Fall of 2006] ~ ongoing "T&T" [aka Tweaking and Tinkering] will be a hallmark of the course as we work to make this a most-meaningful and informative experience. I trust our time together shall be both musically rewarding and personally enjoyable
The
Modules

Module 1
Murky Waters
The Beginnings

Module 2
Innovations Bring Change
Recording & Radio

Module 3
Early Giants
Carter Family & Jimmie Rodgers

Module 4
Kentucky & Bluegrass Music

Module 5
Hank, Roy & Friends

Module 6
Women of Country Music

Module 7
Man in Black & Friends

Module 8
The Producers & Personalities

Module 9
Today & Beyond

The Class

Course Description

Course Needs

Bibliography

Assignment Grid

Schedule for the Semester

Assignments ~ Mini-Tests ~ Twanger Project ~ Final Examination

Attendance & Participation

Evaluation & Grading

Classroom Etiquette

Honor Code

Information & Disclaimer

Dedication & Thanks

Contact Dr. Pete

Biographical Bleeb ~ Peter LaRue

 

Be Well
 Peter LaRue
The
Assignments

TA Summary
(a brief summary of all Twanger Assignments [aka TA's] for the semester)

Twanger 1
Successful Access

Twanger 2
Early Influences

Twanger 3
Instrumuments

Twanger 4
Early Artists

Twanger 5
Social Reflections I

Twanger 6
Carter Family

Twanger 7
The Role of Kentucky

Twanger 8
Hank & Roy

Twanger 9
Women in Country

Twanger 10
Social Reflections II

Twanger 11
The Man in Black

Twanger 12
Past, Present & Future
Index of Listening Examples Gallery of Photos
Honor Thy Music