Back to Course Book Table of Contents Music courses at Marlboro are designed for liberal arts students, and there is something for everyone. We offer courses for experienced musicians and for those who are absolute newcomers. We offer courses that are practical and performance-based, and those that are historical and theoretical. Music courses often complement Plan work in fields other than music. The Music Department gives students both a comprehensive background in traditional theory and history and an opportunity to explore less traditional fields after one has completed the regular course of study.
Solfege teaches sight singing, reading, transcription, and rhythmic development.
Making Sense of Music helps students understand music and includes trips to live performances, as well as listening to a range of musical styles. Students interested in arranging for music lessons through the BMC should see Luis Batlle. Instrument instruction may not be taken for more than 1 credit in the Freshman or Sophomore years. Credit should be noted on the registration form. There are no prerequisites, and the courses are designed to help students better appreciate and understand music of a particular period.