music suggestions for history class

brooklynmom
Tue, 06 Feb 2007 23:26:19 +0000

My son and his friends, when they were in 8th grade, entered the National History Day Competition with a live musical performance (all were musicians). They traced popular music from 1900 through Woodstock. Their theme was integration. Big Bands, Be Bop, Doo Wop were all used. Hope this helps.