Music

This course presents a basis of intelligent music listening with a series of listening experiences. Knowledge of music technicalities, and information relating to the historical/cultural aspects of music, develops sensitivity to the art. A wide variety of music from ancient through contemporary styles, including representative masterpieces which form an important part of our musical tradition are explored.

This course is designed to give the student practical experience in singing and music reading as well as performance. It is a course that allows participating students an alternative experience in the performing arts. A student may enroll in this course twice for a total of two credits.

This course traces the development of the American musical theatre from its late 19th Century roots to the present, viewing the musical as entertainment, art form, and commercial enterprise. The dramatic literature, music, personalities, and traditions of musical theatre are explored, along with the effect of social, political, and economic influences. This is a critical appreciation course, not a production course.