MUSC 4072 History of Western Music I

2 credits
This is the first in a comprehensive music history sequence. The course begins with an overview of music from ancient times to contemporary. It then covers, in depth, the history and stylistic characteristics of representative music literature, composers, and performers from the period of Ancient Greece through the Renaissance Period. The student will explore musical Master Works through listening, analysis, and discussion. There will be an ancillary focus on research writing for music with a project in process writing. Prerequisite: MUSC 2034. Note: Succesful completion of this writing intensive (WI) course can meet a Tier 2 QEP graduation requirement.