Colgate University

First-Year Course Offerings — Fall 2024

MUSI 151   The Musical Experience (H&A)
Credits1
RestrictionsInstr perm req during Drop/Add
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
Core Area
Area of InquiryHuman Thought and Expression
Liberal Arts PracticesArtistic Prac & Interpretation Confront Collective Challenges

An introduction designed to acquaint the listener with some of the masterpieces of Western classical music and beyond, and to develop an awareness of the role of musical elements, such as melody and orchestration, in the works studied. Coursework also attempts to develop an awareness of the role of musical elements, such as melody, harmony, and orchestration, in the works studied. While it is not expected that students have played an instrument or read music, coursework does attempt to develop some skills in score reading and notation.