Music Appreciation is a one-semester course required of all students, usually completed in the freshman year. Students taking three semesters of performing music courses are exempt. Music Appreciation is the ability to listen to music intelligently. The terminology necessary to discuss the subject of music intellectually and the history of music is studied through lectures, listenings and discussions.
Classes meet daily for a full credit.
Class participation is a very significant part of the grade. Students should come to class prepared to actively engage in discussion each day. A notebook and music chart will be kept by students to record all discussions and presented material for later reference.