MUSC 351 Music History I

College of Performing Arts School of Music

3 credits 45.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course

Designed to define the major style periods from Greek times to the present in terms of their philosophies, accomplishments, and interrelationships. Composers, performers, and theorists are examined in the context of musical literature with emphasis upon styles, forms, and techniques of composition as they evolve and change. The sequence puts into historical perspective the materials presented in the Music Theory courses. Through listening assignments, students are expected to further develop their aural skills and knowledge of musical literature.

Prerequisites FYWT*101 or FYWT*112

Priority enrollment to majors in the School of Music.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course can fulfill an art history elective, liberal arts elective, or free elective requirement.