1 Music has played a powerful role in advertising, the media, sports, and movies, as well as in historical and current events. Exploring the impact of music throughout the ages can help us become informed consumers and culturally aware participants in the 21 st century. Students explore music from a wide variety of musical styles and time periods in this course. They learn about the relationship of music to art, architecture, and history as well as learning about music technology and its use in today s music. A lively curiosity and an interest in exploring the power of music are the only prerequisites for this class.
Students develop their keyboard skills through original musical compositions.
They build critical thinking skills as they analyze and compare musical examples. The ability to understand and converse in the language of written music is the key to gaining a deeper understanding of the music that surrounds us. This course is recommended for students planning to pursue music in college and for the joy of creation to anyone who loves music. No performance is required. They receive special coaching in the areas of tone production, music reading, fingerings, and playing in an ensemble.