Instructor/Facilitator: Christopher Gable
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Biography: Christopher Gable is a composer, author, and music instructor based in Grand Forks, ND where he also teaches theory and Rock History at the University of North Dakota. His music has been performed all across the United States and in Shanghai, China. His music frequently includes references to and variations on all kinds of popular music. His commissions include works premiered by several UND ensembles, including the North Dakota Trombone Choir, the UND Trumpet Ensemble, the UND Concert Choir, Duo Cantabile, the Steel Pan Ensemble, and several student performers.
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Classes or Events by this instructor or facilitator
MUSC 201: Rock and Roll History I: From World War II to 1975
This class will give students a survey of the major styles, periods, and influence-streams that make up the extremely large and varied category of "Rock" music produced between World War II and 1975. The course covers many styles, but the focus is on English-language mainstream popular music.
January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026
MUSC 202: Rock and Roll History II: From 1975 to present
This class will give students a survey of the major styles, periods, and influence-streams that make up the extremely large and varied category of "Rock" music produced between 1975 and the present. The course covers many styles, but the focus is on English-language mainstream popular music.
January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2026