VPM 183-A History of Western Art Music
Course Details
- Online, asynchronous
- 8 weeks | May 28 to July 19, 2024
- 3 credits | $1,875
- Last day to register: May 21, 2024
Course Overview
This survey of European Classical Music covers music composed between 1600 and the present day. The musical focus includes sacred music of Western composers and their expression of the Catholic liturgy through music.
Course Advantages
We will study the history of Western classical music from the medieval period through the 20th century. Students will discover the history and development of western classical music from its origin to present day. Students will discover some new and familiar music examples and learn how society has shaped the way we listen and write music. Students will discover the music of the Roman Catholic Church to the music of John Williams and the impact that music has on us as a society and individually. Students will start to make connections and understand how the music we listen to today was shaped by the music of the past.
Additional Information
Faculty will contact all students after the Tuesday, May 21, registration deadline.
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