Survey of Music History (MUSC-250)

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Contents 1 Course Description 2 Suggested Subjects 3 Reference Sources 4 Recommended Databases 5 Selected Internet Resources

Course Description

A one-term survey of music history with a primary focus on music of the Western world. The course progresses chronologically from ancient music to the music of today, exploring along the way the religious, social, historical, and human issues surrounding music and its composition. Prerequisite: Music 200 or a bypass of Music 200 on the basis of performance on the music placement test.

Suggested Subjects

Reference Sources

Recommended Databases

Selected Internet Resources

• Dolly Parton and the Roots of Country Music This exhibit features biographical material on country singer Dolly Parton, including highlights from Parton's career, photos, a timeline, audio clips, and a discography. Also provides a timeline and glossary about country music and essays on Appalachian and bluegrass music. From the Library of Congress Performing Arts Reading Room.
• Mozart Institute Neue Mozart-Ausgabe Online Access Mozart's entire catalog through this free online database, which includes his works and critical commentaries.
• World Music from National Geographic