MUSIC 123 - Listen Up!

Credits: 4
Students develop skills for thoughtful and analytical listening across musical styles and genres. Representative examples from classical, popular, jazz, and world music exercise techniques for intentional listening. Students develop foundational ability to describe, discuss, and compare sounds and forms using specific terminology. Additionally, close listening promotes careful consideration of cultural and historical influences connected to the creation and consumption of music. The ability to read music notation is not required, but will be encouraged through the course.

 

Distribution Requirements: HE, IP.