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Country Music Program in Nashville

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with Professor McGlothlin and the Office of International Education

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Spring Break: March 10 - 14, 2024

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Overview of the Course/Program

MUSC 3250: Country Music

LA&S Designations: AOM,ART,FA

CRN: 36910

3 credits

This course explores the country music genre, including its major performers, songwriters, songs and impact on culture from the early times on the radio to the beginning of the twenty-first century.You'll evaluate country music's content and contemporary cultural role through course readings, concert reviews, discussions and listening assignments. You'll describe and analyze the varieties of music that fall under the umbrella term of "country music"; you will identify and evaluate the contributions of influential musicians and people involved in country music; and understand how country music has contributed to American culture.

Meetings during 01/16/24 - 05/14/24. This is an online course.

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Spend your Spring Break in Nashville, TN!

production. Students will experience the Country Music Hall of Fame Museum, The Grand Ole Opry, a recording studio excursion, and the Andrew Jackson hermitage.

Nashville is considered to be the center for country music

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Sunday, Mar 10, 2024

  • Fly from Boston to Nashville (Approx. 2.5-3.5 hours)
  • Participants will be met by a chartered bus and transported to their hotel.
  • Check-in at hotel with a little time to settle in.
  • Welcome Dinner with Program Orientation
  • Nashville Downtown Hotel, or similar.

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Monday, Mar 11, 2024

  • Half-day City Walking Tour E.g.: Music Row, Music City Center, Music City Walk of Fame, Bluebird Café, etc.
  • Ryman Auditorium and Recording Studio Tour (optional activity)

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Tuesday, Mar 12, 2024

  • Unstructured Free Day

Optional:

  • National Museum of African American Music
  • Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Visit

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Wednesday Mar 13, 2024

  • The Parthenon and Centennial Park Visit
  • Grand Ole Opry Backstage Tour
  • Grand Ole Opry Live Performance

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Thursday Mar 14, 2024

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  • Participants will be met by a chartered bus and transported to the airport.
  • Fly back to Boston from Nashville (Approx. 2.5-3.5 hours)

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Payment Details

Total price of the program: $1,700 (subject to change)

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  • First Payment: Nov. 15, 2023 = $566
  • Second Payment : Dec. 10, 2023 = $566
  • Third Payment: Jan. 15, 2024 = $566

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Stay Connected with Fitchburg State!

I Instagram oieatfsu

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Facebook Office for International Education

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The following slides are for future and more detailed information sessions/pre-departure orientations

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Packing List

  • Drivers license or state ID
  • Covid Vaccine Card
  • Bring some PCR tests, those are provided from Housing

and in the Hammond Building as well

  • Masks are strongly recommended for students

(especially on plane/crowded indoor areas)

  • One carry on and one personal item

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Carry on