This course is designed for nonmusic majors and promotes intelligent listening to music of all historical periods. Composers and their music are studied in relation to historical developments of their times. Students are also introduced to elements of music including orchestral instruments. Meets the General Studies core requirement in Aesthetics and the Creative Arts.

This course is designed for nonmusic majors and promotes intelligent listening to music of all historical periods. Composers and their music are studied in relation to historical developments of their times. Students are also introduced to elements of music including orchestral instruments. Meets the general studies core requirement in Aesthetics and the Creative Arts and counts for 3 of 21 units of honors courses required.