Introduction to the Art of Music. For non-School of Music students only. The course is designed for those who wish to sharpen their appreciation of music, whether they have any musical background or not. It begins with the fundamentals of melody, rhythm, harmony, and texture, then surveys the heritage of Western art music, from the Baroque era to the present. Such skills involve understanding conventions of musical expression and form, so that students learn to listen with appropriate expectations.
Students attend three lectures and one discussion section per week.
Tapes of assigned works are available for private study. Grades are based upon three examinations, concert reports, and participation in discussion sections. Microcomputers and Music. Permission of instructor. Students receive basic instruction in the use of microcomputers, synthesizers, and computer music software for composition and recording.