Music

Students will study representative characteristics and genres from major historical eras. Emphasis will be on perceptive listening. The first unit will address basic elements of music, music terminology, and performing ensembles. The second unit is a survey of the style periods: Medieval/Renaissance, Baroque, Classicism (18th century), Romanticism (19th century), Impressionism (late 19th century/early 20th century), and current trends in music. AAS Humanities elective. IAI: F1 900.

This course provides a variety of choral experiences to community members-as well as college students-who are interested in singing. This course may be repeated for up to four credit hours.

This course will study representative music of the non-Western world, with an emphasis on its function within the culture where it is practiced. This non-Western Humanities course is designed to introduce the student to a study of music through the examination of both traditional and popular music and cultures from different regions and peoples of the world. No previous musical knowledge is required. AAS: Humanities elective.

Students in this course will pursue excellence in music through collaborative pursuit of musical expression. Students from all academic disciplines are welcomed. Each student must exhibit dedication to the course's objectives through exemplary attendance, discipline, and proper instrumental techniques. This course will be offered at Olivet Nazarene University.