Q:	Why would I want to take this class?
A:	This class is designed for both the novice and the student who already has taken Music Appreciation. This study of the History of Music takes the student on a more in-depth path to overall music appreciation.
Q:	If I plan on being a music major, will this class fulfill some of my future course requirements?
A:	Absolutely. All music majors need History of Music I and II
Q:	Are these credits transferable?
A:	Yes. These credits are transferable and will apply towards humanities credits or towards the requirements for a music degree.
Q:	Why take these courses at New River?
A:	New River Community College has been a leader in distance education and online courses. This particular online course is supported by an instructor who is passionate and knowledgeable about music and wants to instill that same passion and knowledge to her students through the interactive forum of online education.
Q:	Who is this class designed for?
A:	This class is designed for both music majors and the student who feels comfortable working online and who needs the convenience of taking a course outside of the normal lecture time due to work related, family or physical restraints.
Q:	Do I need to come on campus for any part of the course?
A:	No. Once the course materials have been picked up, all the coursework is done online.
Q:	What course materials do I need?
A:	The student needs to acquire the CD-ROM packet OnMusic History of McGraw-Hill from the Bookstore and needs to check out the Music History I or Music History II CD-ROMs from Distance Education.
Q:	So, to do everything in one step, what do I need to do again?
A:	Go to the College Bookstore and buy the CD-ROM packet OnMusic History which contains the entire course material. Go to Distance Education and pick up the CD- ROMs entitled Music History I or II. These CD-ROMs will be used in the Discussion Forums.
Q:	What if the CD-ROMs are unavailable at the College Bookstore?
A:	The CD-ROMs can be purchased online. Simply go to http://www.connect4education.com and click on the online shopping link on the top left corner.
Q:	Does it cost anything for the Distance Education CD-ROMs?
A:	Not at all!
Q:	Can I use the same OnMusic History CD-ROM packet for both Music History I and Music History II?
A:	Yes!
Q:	Do I need to take these classes in a specific order?
A:	No. One can take them in whatever order that is convenient.
Q:	How often are these courses offered?
A:	MUS 221-35 is offered every Fall Semester and MUS 222-35 is offered every Spring Semester.
Q:	What do I do with the CD-ROM packet OnMusic History once I have it?
A:	Go back to the home page of Music History and click on getting started. You will find all the basic instructions there.
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!