MUS-215 Music History 1: Medieval to Baroque

A study of the evolution of music from Gregorian chant and music of the troubadours through the writings of J.S. Bach. Students will engage with the material in a variety of ways, such as composing.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ENG-101 and MUS-107

Lecture Contact Hours

3

Lab Contact Hours

0

Other Contact Hours

0

Department

• Visual and Performing Arts

Grading Scheme

• Letter

SUNY Gen Ed Credit

• No

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Explain style features of representative repertory (eg. from aural recognition)
2. Analyze characteristic features of representative works (eg. form, harmony, style, melody)
3. Compose short examples in characteristic musical styles
4. Demonstrate oral and written communication skills