Many of us spend our life listening to music,
whether aware or unaware. Music surrounds us, fills the airwaves
and influences us in so many ways. What is the definition of
music? After all, what is “music” to one's ears may not be music
to another's. Where does music come from? Why does music sound
the way it does? How is the music of today linked to the past?
Why should pop musicians be grateful to Bach?
This class provides an overall understanding of music, an overall
appreciation for its past, present and potential future. Music
has always had an impact on its listeners and has been used to
promote the ideals of different civilizations. Like architecture,
literature and art, music has evolved over the centuries…a living
mirror and history of man's evolution and philosophy which has
the power to reveal to our “modern” ears the sounds of the past:
mysticism, reverence, love, passion, joy, sorrow and celebration…
Come and share this common musical thread and discover how much
we have in common with those of long ago. It is in understanding
this past that we can put into perspective our musical present.
Course Materials
Instructor Supplied Materials
To Be Purchased:
Single Subject Notebook to be used for in-class weekly listening journals
