World of Music is a course designed to enrich and progress the student’s enjoyment and understanding of music. During this course, students will be exposed to different musical styles, genres, musical eras, music history, world music, and basic musical components. Students will also have the opportunity to attend performances, listen to musical masterpieces from recorded live concerts, and discuss their educated feelings as trained listeners.
Prerequisites
Reading proficiency as established by District Policy.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Identify basic musical components, instrument families, and the human voice.
- Distinguish different music genres and their major historical events.
- Identify major composers and describe their impact on the art of music.
- Develop aural perception of music and overall appreciation.
- Compare and contrast music from a variety of diverse populations.