An introduction to music from a global perspective, to musical resources such as reference materials, to aural analysis of music, and to score analysis. Students learn to listen actively to music from folk, popular and art traditions, both Western and non-Western. The process of writing about music will be explored as will career opportunities in music. This course is a foundation for more advanced studies in music history and literature and is designed for music majors and for students with some formal music background.
Required Prerequisites
Required of Freshman Music majors.
Prerequisite to music history and literature courses.
Semester Offered
Spring