Course Description & Syllabus

Delve into the history of Western music, focus on basics of music theory, explore different genres of music, watch performances in class, discover cultural influences on music/dance, and develop a new understanding of what it means to love and appreciate music!
Music Appreciation Syllabus
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Lesson Plans (Click for link)

Study Aids

Presentations from class.
Theory notes from class.
Listening examples from class.

Resources

Music Theory

Exercises     ​musictheory.net/exercies
Lessons     musictheory.net/lessons
   Staff, Clef & Ledger Lines
   Measures & Time Signatures
   Key Signatures
   Note Duration
​The Basics (Quizlet)     quizlet.com/19165690/music-theory-basics-flash-cards/
Advanced Terms (Quizlet)     quizlet.com/13865074/music-theory-flash-cards/

Music History

Beginner's Guide     thoughtco.com/music-history-101-2455857
Stylistic elements, events, composers & terms     theradiohour.net/index.htm