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
The following materials will be sent to you from Distance
Education:
1) The Course Plan which includes the entire schedule
of the class, study guides and
an open-book DVD-ROM Viewing
Exam.
2) The Music Appreciation DVD-ROM used for the Viewing Exam
All that you need to do to acquire these materials is to:
Log in to Blackboard
Click “Distance Education Students Click Here”
Scroll to this course and follow the instructions. The media will be sent to you!
The following materials should be picked up from the Bookstore:
1) Textbook: “The Enjoyment of Music", Kristine Forney & Joseph Machlis 10th Edition
2) Study Guide: “Study Guide For Forney/Machlis: The Enjoyment of Music", 10th Edition
