MUS 149 - Understanding and Enjoying Music

3 Credit Hour(s)

This course is designed to help students critically listen to and develop an enjoyment of music history. Students will understand, recognize and enjoy a wide variety of musical forms and formats. A practical knowledge of music is achieved through a variety of guided listening, group discussion, performance opportunities and lecture experiences. Students will develop an understanding of significant composers and musicians, as well as music’s contributions to the overall history of Western culture. This course is designed for non-music majors. (Spring, even-odd years)

Course Exclusion: Music majors will not receive elective credit for this course.
Fulfills Gen Ed 2011-2021: Fine Arts