Welcome to History of Rock and Roll at Cyclone Academy. History of Rock and Roll is a 10 week course that will explore the History of Rock and Roll. The Blues, Jazz, The 1950’s, The British Invasion, and more will be covered in the class. The overall purpose is for the student to explore all aspects of Rock and Roll and to help the student develop a lifelong appreciation for music and the music of yesterday as it relates to the music of today. Course Units/Syllabus: 

Week 1 - Jazz & Rock Origins

Rhythm & Blues

Week 2 - Birth of Rock and Roll 

Hunks and Heartthrobs of the 50’s

Week 3 - Soul & Motown

British Invasion

Week 4 - British Blues Revival

Folk Rock

Week 5 - Psychedelic Rock

Country & South Rock

Week 6 - Hard Rock-Heavy Metal

Progressive Rock

Week 7 - Punk, Pop, New Wave

Glam, Glitter, Hair Rock

 Week 8 - Funk & Disco

Hip Hop & Rap

Week 9 - Birth of Pop & MTV

90’s Rock & Grunge

Week 10 Cumulative Project -2000’s to Now - Music Evolution: From the Millennium to Now