MUS 170 Topics in Music 1 cr. Students study a topic in music. The topic is chosen by the instructor and generally changes from semester to semester. This class is made up of lecture, discussion, and listening. Representative topics include jazz, the symphony, the music of Mozart, the modern musical theater, or chamber music.
Emphasis is on aural understanding of the topic.
Reading and listening assignments outside of class are an integral part of the study. No musical skills or previous experience are required. Students may take this class twice for credit if the topics are different. Emphasis is on its roots in earlier musical styles and the significant differences of rock style from previous and contemporary popular musical styles. The class is a general Humanities elective.