Music in the Humanities

Catalog description

In this course, students will survey the history of classical music from Antiquity to the modern period, focusing on Western music. The curriculum may also integrate a variety of popular and global styles where appropriate. Pertaining to its focus on the cultural and expressive practices and musical forms associated with the Western art music tradition, the course will emphasize listening skills and appreciation and introduce basic concepts of music theory. As part of this humanities course, students will study music within a cultural context to examine the relationships between musical expressions and society.