MUSIC HISTORY HALL
Welcome to Music History Hall
Music History Education
Music History Hall
Music History Hall is dedicated to preserving and perpetuating the history of American music. Our projects include curated music and cultural events,
interviews with musicians, culture bearers, authors, professors, and historians ---- and projects ranging from podcasts to books to art exhibits to high-quality curriculum.
Looking for the perfect music appreciation or cultural studies course...
Our award-winning American Music History course is an engaging music appreciation and cultural studies course.
Welcome
to American Music History
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University of California A–G (F) Approved Course
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Quality Matters-Certified Digital Curriculum
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Meets UC A-G (F) Visual + Performing Arts Requirements
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Aligns with CA Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum
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Meets California Arts Standards
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Meets History-Social Science Standards
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Meets Common Core State Standards
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Meets iNACOL National Standards for Quality
"This curriculum is absolutely amazing. It is fantastic and so important for California schools."
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Julia Simon
Professor and Department Chair at University of California, Davis
Who our courses are designed for...
Students in grades 7-12 & post-secondary students who are interested in learning the history of American music.
Our Partners
Music History Hall partners with California public school districts, virtual academies, private schools, public charter schools, and community college programs to implement our high-quality digital curriculum, including Saddleback Valley Unified School District and Sage Oak Charter Schools.​
"This course equips students with a solid foundation in music history, critical thinking, and analytical skills."
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Glenn Giokaris
Principal at Saddleback Valley Unified School District Virtual Academy
How our curriculum supports teachers...
Our American Music History course includes robust instructor supports, flexibility and content customization, rich instructional materials and varied assessments, and accessibility options for diverse learners - creating an environment for all teachers and students to be successful.
Why Music History Hall...
Music History Hall explores through music - The Constant Unspooling of the American Dream.
​​Music History Hall keeps students engaged by using music as a primary source for exploring history. Our American Music History course combines rigorous historical analysis with curated listening, guiding students to examine music in its cultural and historical context and develop a deeper understanding of how music reflects and shapes American history.
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Music History Hall is listed in the University of California Online Publisher Directory, and our American Music History course is Quality Matters certified and approved for UC A–G (F) credit upon adoption.
"The American Music History course materials are robust and create a rich learning environment for students representing up-to-date thinking and practice."​
Bruce Maeda
Master Reviewer at Quality Matters
