Jewish music history course ideas

[David Chevan <chevan...>]

Hi all,
I'm looking for advice, materials, suggestions, kind-heated flames that
might assist me in the development of a basic college level course on jewish
music.  We're in the process of developing a Judaic Studies minor at my
institution (Southern Ct. State University, New Haven CT) and I've been
asked to develop a bibliography and tentative course outline on Jewish music
with a FOCUS (but not exclusive attention) on contemporary American Jewish
issues.  Sounds tantalizing doesnt it?  Of course the library at my school
is currently rather weak.  I've been assured that any books I reccomend for
acquisition will be purchased (if in print) and so ideas for bibliographic
materials would be wonderful.  In addition, if any of the readers of this
list have either taken or taught a course like this I would certainly
appreciate a look-see at syllabi and the like.  I am enthusiastic but a
little daunted by this task.  I hope that some of 
you will be tantalized by the project I am starting and can send some
suggestions my way.
Todah rabah (in advance),

David Chevan
Southern Connecticut State University
501 Crescent St.
New Haven, CT 06517

(203) 392-6630

chevan (at) scsu(dot)ctstateu(dot)edu