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This course has an assignment that is due by 11:55 pm Central Standard Time on Wednesday night of the first week of class. Failure to complete this assignment will result in your removal from the course for non-participation.

Textbooks

Total Access for The Enjoyment of Music, 13th Edition, by Forney, Dell’Antonio and Machlis

You are required to have “Total Access” for this book. Total Access is an online environment that contains information used in the course. When you purchase Total Access for The Enjoyment of Music, 13th Edition, an ebook version of the text is available with online access. You are not required to purchase a paper copy of this textbook.

 

There are two purchasing options: 1. A standalone Access Card for the online environment (with ebook); 2. An Access Card for the online environment plus a paper copy of the book. Here are the ISBNs for the different options:

  1. Total Access with an ebook: ISBN = 978-0-393-63906-3
  2. Total Access with a paper copy of the book: ISBN = 978-0-393-63903-2

There is a free trial period for Total Access for the Enjoyment of Music. You will be able to access the book and the work on the first day of classes using the free trial.

Specific enrollment information for the Total Access will be available on the first day of classes.

 

Course Special Requirements

Must have access to speakers or headphones.

Students are required to attend 2 approved concerts near their location throughout the course.

 

Course Description

Designed to serve the cultural interests of students not concentrating in music. Lectures and assigned readings are supplemented by recorded music. No credit toward a major in Music. Fulfills “Fine Arts” requirement.

 

Course Objectives

This course will allow the successful student to:

  • discuss the development of music in relation to historical and cultural contexts. 
  • identify key musical figures/composers and the elements of music in selections representative of the historical periods and genres. 
  • develop listening skills to permit an intellectual and emotional response to music through written discussions of music. 
  • cultivate an appreciation and an aesthetic response to a variety of musical styles.