Come delve into the past, learn the musical traditions of Western music prior to 1750 and let that in-depth knowledge carry you through a lifetime of enlightened musical appreciation and understanding. This course is open to future music majors, non-music majors and music lovers from all backgrounds. Let the great composers and artists of the past open new soundscapes to explore! There is a whole world waiting for you!

Course Materials

To be purchased at the College Bookstore: OnMusic History Survey Access Card

Getting Started

Buying and Registering Access Code:

• Using your VCCS student email account, purchase your course materials from the New River Bookstore.
• After buying your material, you will receive PIN number on the Web Order and confirmation email from Kortext.
• The instructions will include where to login on Kortext.
• Once logged in, you will be able to redeem your PIN number for a specific code to login within Canvas.
• Go to the Connect 4 Education Module in Canvas, and type in the publisher’s access code to unlock the course content.
• From this point forward, access the course through the Connect 4 Education link in Canvas.

Advice:

• Buy your course materials before the first day of class.
• On the first day of the semester the course will open in Canvas so you can register your access code.
• Acquaint yourself with the Course Information section under Modules before starting the class.
• Follow the course schedule to stay on target with deadlines.
• Check course announcements in CANVAS and your CANVAS inbox regularly to access communications from your instructor.
• Contact your instructor with any questions or concerns. Professor Billaud responds quickly and eagerly looks forward to helping you!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Q: What is the purpose of this course?
  A: Provide a detailed understanding of the evolution of Western music from Antiquity through Pre-Classical eras.
• Q: Is this course transferable?
  A: This course meets the general education requirement at many universities. Music courses and the transferability chart (TVA Transfer Table) are available in the Transfer Virginia folder. Please check the university you plan to transfer to in order to ensure its transferability.
• Q: Why take these courses at New River?
  A: New River Community College has been a leader in online learning courses. The instructor is passionate and knowledgeable about music and desires 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 for 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: Is this course entirely online? Can I be somewhere else and still take this course?
  A: Yes, it is entirely online and can “attended” from anywhere!
• Q: When is this course offered?
  A: MUS 221-35 is offered every Fall Semester.