MU 100 - Music Appreciation (GT-AH1)

Music Appreciation is a tour through the world of music from Medieval chant to rock.

Students begin by studying the elements of music (sound, harmony, melody, rhythm, form, etc.) and build a comprehensive vocabulary with which to understand and evaluate musical expression. After this introduction, six historical periods of music are presented: Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern/Contemporary. Students learn to match composers of various periods with particular styles and characteristics. Composers are presented within the context of their era, including a study of how social, political, and economic factors influenced their writing.

The 28 Web lectures are embedded with over 160 audio and video examples. There are film and book recommendations and links to other resources on the Web. The course also features a weekly chat and a library of quizzes that you can use to test yourself and prepare for exams.

This course is part of the All-University Core Curriculum 3B requirement.

Textbooks and Materials

Unless otherwise indicated, textbooks and materials are required and can be purchased at the CSU Bookstore.

1. Music: An Appreciation Course Package, 6th Brief Edition
   Kamien, Roger

Instructors

Linda Kobler
(814) 866-1197
Kobler321@aol.com

Linda Kobler taught for seven years on the faculty of The Juilliard School in New York City. She is a professional harpsichordist who has toured nationally and abroad, and she has two solo CD recordings. Ms. Kobler is also a writer who has authored essays and commentaries for National Public Radio, Sony Classical, and Carnegie Hall. She is presently at work on a book about piano pedagogy.

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