NOTE: At this time Music 42 either is not being offered or is being
taught by another instructor. This page does not provide current
information about the course. Students should return to the Music Department homepage
for current information.
Music 42 introduces non-music majors to the study of some of the great
works of Western art music. It is designed for students who enjoy music
but have no previous training in the study of music. In particular, it is
not necessary to read music, although students who do possess some prior
experience in musical performance or notation are encouraged to attend.
The course opens with a two-week introduction to basic terms and
concepts in music, followed by an exploration of a number of works
composed from the Baroque to the present day. These works--studied at a
rate of about one work per week--are listed below. Work for the course
consists mainly of listening carefully to recordings of each of these
works; there are also a quiz, a midterm, and a final, as well as several
written assignments. In addition to two lectures per week, students
attend a discussion section led by a graduate assistant.
The textbook is a coursepack prepared by the instructor. Recordings are
on reserve in the Music Library in Hill Hall; in addition, selected
recordings have been placed on special order at a local music store and
will be available by the beginning of the spring semester.
Music 42 satisfies the General College Aesthetic/Fine Arts perspective.