Music Appreciation / 

Credit gained: 0.5 High School Credit

Course description

This Music Appreciation course is open to all students, regardless of musical experience or background. This course provides an opportunity for students to explore new elements and aspects of music. Students will strengthen and develop their critical listening skills, understanding of music in its historical context, and grow an appreciation for music through their own exploration of music composition. Students will be involved in an array of musical content; ranging from music theory, music history, critical listening, and music composition. This course builds upon students’ previous experiences in K-5 elementary music and/or middle school music. Students will explore music with an open mind and an open ear. This is a non performance-based course, there will not be a concert or performance put on by this class, as it is an offering that provides students an introduction to music and helps foster a true appreciation for this art form.

Course Start/End Date:

• Fall 2024 Session: October 14, 2024 - December 20, 2024 

• Winter 2025 Session: February 3, 2025 - April 11, 2025

• Summer 2025 Session: June 23 - July 11

Course Duration: 10 weeks

Minimum Enrollment: 5 Students

Fellow/Online Instructor: TBA

Cost: 450 Euros