Faculty Syllabus

MUSI-1306 Music Appreciation

Andrew White


Credit Spring 2026

Section(s)

MUSI-1306-022 (46415)
LEC TuTh 10:26am - 11:56am BSP BSP 013

Course Requirements

There are no prerequisites for this course. MUSI 1306 Music Appreciation is a basic course designed to enhance your enjoyment and understanding of music.

Readings

The required text is:

Forney, K., Dell’Antonio, A., Machlis, J. (2022). The Enjoyment of Music 14th Edition. New York, NY: W.W. Norton & Company. (ISBN 978-0-393-87664-2) This text is available online as an eBook. 

Course Subjects

Upon successful completion of this class. students will have developed:

  • Stronger skills in the art of listening actively to music of all kinds.
  • A broad knowledge of the many eras that make up the body of Western art music, as well as knowledge of representative composers and pieces from each era.
  • An increased ability to communicate your awareness of and feelings about music. 
  • A basis from which to continue a lifetime nourishment and fulfillment by music.

Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

The General Education Competencies utilized in this course are as follows:

  • Communication Skills. 
  • Critical Thinking. 
  • Personal Responsibility. 
  • Teamwork. 

Office Hours

W 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Zoom

NOTE This schedule is provisional and will be changed to best fit student availability.

Office Hours

W 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Zoom

NOTE This schedule is provisional and will be changed to best fit student availability.

Published: 01/13/2026 17:15:42