Q:	Can MUS 121 Music Appreciation apply to my degree?
A:	Yes. If you need humanities credits, MUS 121 fulfills 3 credits.
Q:	Are these credits transferable to another institution?
A:	Absolutely
Q:	Why should I learn to “appreciate” music? I already do!
A:	Music Appreciation acquaints the students with various aspects of music that the average listener may be unaware of. It will look at the evolution of Western Music, from the Middle Ages to present day. Not only will it cover why our music today sounds the way it does, but it will also explore the power of music in one's everyday life.
Q:	Who is this class designed for?
A:	This class is designed for the student who needs the convenience of taking a course outside of the normal lecture time due to work related, family or physical restraints. The student who takes this course feels more comfortable working with a textbook and paper, rather than studying everything online.
Q:	Does this class use Blackboard?
A:	No. However grades are posted there for those who want to immediately check their grades. All grades will be given to the students via voice mail, so it is really not necessary.
Q:	What is Blackboard?
A:	It is a system that we have on campus to complement the lecture, online or distance education classes. If a student desires information on how to use blackboard, the Distance Education office would be happy to explain how to log on.
Q:	Is this course a paper-based course?
A:	Almost entirely. The only part that is not paper-based involves the viewing of the Music Appreciation CD-ROMs available free from Distance Education. These will be used for an “open” CD-ROM exam to be taken throughout the semester.
Q:	Since this is a paper-based course, do we use the Student Resource DVD?
A:	The Student Resource DVD comes automatically with the book. You are not expected to use it. If you are comfortable with using the technology, you can go ahead and further your music appreciation experience. However, no assignments are given that use it.
Q:	What if I don't have a computer to view the CD-ROMs?
A:	NRCC has computers available for all of its students with personnel who are willing to help explain how to view the CD-ROMs. Also local libraries have computers which can be used by the community.
Q:	What are the grades based on?
A:	There will be five exams, one CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Viewing Exam and Open-Book Study Guide Review questions to turn in.
Q:	Does this class ever meet on campus?
A:	This class offers five optional on-campus meetings throughout the semester on Thursday evenings to help prepare for each exam.
Q:	Is one allowed to do extra credit projects in case the exams don't go well?
A:	There are no extra credit projects for this class. Just make sure that you spend the necessary time to read the text and complete the assignments as required. That should help you prepare for the exams.
Q:	What do I need to prepare for class besides the class materials?
A:	A curious mind, the ability to work on one's own, and a love of music!
Q:	How do I pronounce the instructor's name “Billaud”?
A:	Very easy! Say the letter “B” and then “yo”. Put them together and now you are speaking French!