This course studies the emergence, development and characteristics of popular music in the U.S. from 1820 to the present.Emphasis is placed on significant styles including Big Band Era, Country and Western, Jazz, Black Music, and the Rock Scene beginning in 1955. MUH2019 meets the International/ Intercultural competency requirement.

A survey course tracing the introduction and development of Western music from Antiquity to the Classical Period. Emphasis is placed on major composers and their works, as well as attention on technique of listening analytically to music. MUH2111 meets the International/Intercultural competency requirement.

A survey course tracing the introduction and development of the Western canon of music from the beginning of the Classical Period to the present, showing the significance of music development resulting from social, international and cultural influences. The course will include the study of literature as it evolved historically with emphasis on periods, styles, composers, musical forms, genre and performing mediums. MUH2112 meets the International/Intercultural competency requirement.