Global Education and Field Study
Ireland & Scotland - MU398 - Traditional Irish & Scot-Irish Music
MU398 - Traditional Irish & Scot-Irish Music
Dublin, Ireland & Glasgow, Scotland
Last Offered: Summer 2025
This course offers an in-depth exploration of Irish and Scots Irish history and culture, with a focus on how these traditions have significantly influenced American folk music, including bluegrass. Through a combination of historical study, cultural immersion, and musical exploration, students will trace the roots or key musical elements and practices that shaped the development of these genres in America. This course will also provide opportunities to examine the migration of people, stories, and sounds from Ireland and Scotland to the American Appalachian region, fostering a deeper understanding of their cultural legacy.
Course led by Prof. Keith Reed
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