MUSI 201 Introduction to Music History
An introduction to the study of western art music with listening and analysis of works from the Middle Ages to contemporary times. Study of the relation of music to the history of western civilization and the other arts. Survey of principal composers' biographies. Discussion of primary genres and forms. (General Education - Humanities and Fine Arts) Three credit hours. Because of similarity of content, Music 201 may be taken in place of Music 101 by students of other majors. Students should confer with the course instructor if interested. Students must choose either course; it is not possible to earn credit from both courses.