The course will introduce students to the art of listening and will cover:
- Music across cultures and it's impact on society, historically and in contemporary times.
- An understanding of the basic theoretical principles of music.
- The wonderful relationship between music and mathematics.
- The different forms of music and how they developed.
- Philosophical and scientific ideas that shape music.
The course will include:
- 10 hours of lectures.
- Listening material to be studied at home.
- Reading material.
- 2 projects, either musical or written, depending on the student's association with music.
The music appreciation course is a must for musicians and listeners alike, and will add a considerable amount of knowledge about music and other related subjects.