Music

This music survey course explores ancient to contemporary musical styles. Students become acquainted with the historical periods, genres and styles of music and with elements of the musical art such as melody, harmony, lecture form and notation. The course studies each genre in terms of structure, style, cultural context and meaning by developing specific techniques of interpretation.

This course introduces the elements of music, notation, principles of musical structure, harmony and analysis and basic music composition principles. Through reading, listening, demonstration and writing, students will develop a foundation for music composition as well as beginning composition skills. The ability to play an instrument, even as a beginner, is encouraged but not required.

Individual instruction facilitates the development of technical abilities on a given instrument. Students may select from the following: piano, voice, flute, violin, cello, guitar or another instrument upon request, subject to the availability of instructors. Level of instruction and credits are dependent on ability and are assigned after an initial assessment; no audition is necessary. A fee is charged per credit.

Individual instruction facilitates the development of technical abilities on a given instrument. Students may select from the following: piano, voice, flute, violin, cello, guitar or another instrument upon request, subject to the availability of instructors. Level of instruction and credits are dependent on ability and are assigned after an initial assessment; no audition is necessary. Course content varies from term to term. A fee is charged per credit.

Individual instruction facilitates the development of technical abilities on a given instrument. Students may select from the following: piano, voice, flute, violin, cello, guitar or another instrument upon request, subject to the availability of instructors. Level of instruction and credits are dependent on ability and are assigned after an initial assessment; no audition is necessary. Course content varies from term to term. A fee is charged per credit.