Course Description
An introduction to music through the study of cultural periods, major composers, and musical
elements. Illustrated with audio recordings and live performances.

Course Student Learning Outcomes
1) Students will broaden their experience of music through exposure to and study of different genres of
Western music.
2) Students will strengthen their knowledge of the historical periods of Western culture and observe how
music interacted with other concurrent events and movements.
3) Students will learn basic music terminology, musical forms, major composers, major compositions, and
stylistic features of each period.
4) Students will relate what they hear and observe in concert experiences to what they have learned in
readings and classroom experiences and will reflect upon their own evaluation of the concert
experiences.

SPECIAL NOTE #1: This course is available as dual credit; however, a student does not have to dual enroll to take the class. This is a rigorous course intended for students ready to handle university-level content and pace. Please contact the teacher if you have any questions about placement or to have a recent writing sample reviewed.

SPECIAL NOTE #2: Microphone and camera capability are a requirement for this dynamic class experience.

Please view prerequisites and required supplies below.