Develop a vocabulary of musical terms, and be able to describe music using those terms.
Demonstrate knowledge of composers, their music and their relationship to historical periods.
Recognize how music played and plays a political, social, and cultural function.
Identify well-known pieces and the historical and social context in which they were composed.
Demonstrate basic understanding of music notation and musical communication
Course Description This course explores the ideas of music in society and its cultural relevance and is designed to increase the students’ appreciation of music as well as to enhance their listening skills. Students are introduced to various periods, styles, and composers of music and become acquainted with knowledge and appreciation of Western music from various cultures and times.