MHST 101 - Introduction to the History and Literature of Music

First Semester. A survey of the major developments in the history of Western music including jazz, vernacular music, electronic and computer music, and an introduction to ethnomusicology. Selected major musical works will be considered from a variety of historical standpoints.

Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: knowledge of musical notation. The course serves as a prerequisite to the MHST 226, 235, 245, 255, 275 courses. Conservatory students are encouraged to register for this course in their freshman year.
Enrollment Limit: 100
Mr. McGuire

Credits: 4 hours