Fall Term 2026 (1970)
MUSIC 186 - Musical Life Today
3 units (fi 6)(FIRST, 3-0-0)
Explores how people engage with music across different traditions, cultures and localities. The course considers engagements of all kinds, from practicing for a concert to whistling at the bus stop or dancing at a community drum circle.
LECTURE A01 (54306)
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
MW 09:30 - 10:50
LECTURE A02 (54307)
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
TR 14:00 - 15:20
MUSIC 507 - Writing About Music
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
Through assigned readings, group conversation, weekly short written assignments, and practice in peer editing and revision, students will develop a clear and personal style of writing about music and sound. Open to graduate students in music and related fields. Prerequisite: Consent of the Department.
LECTURE A01 (57323)
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
W 13:00 - 15:50
Winter Term 2027 (1980)
MUSIC 101 - Introduction to Western Art Music
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
A study of music literature with an emphasis on listening and analytical tools. A brief survey of the history of Western music will be included. Not available for degree credit to BMus (all routes) students.
LECTURE X50 (80117)
2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09
R 18:00 - 20:50
MUSIC 284 - Western Art Music, 1800-Present
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
A study of music history and culture in the West from circa 1800 to the present, exploring social, stylistic, material and intellectual perspectives with attention to listening, score reading, research, critical thinking, and communication skills. Prerequisite: MUSIC 186 or consent of the department. Not available to students with credit in MUSIC 282.
LECTURE B01 (75816)
2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09
TR 09:30 - 10:50