The study of musical styles and the historical context of music from the Romantic Period (1827 to 1900) through the twentieth century and into the twenty-first century. Emphasis is on the examination and subsequent appreciation of the music literature and the composers who wrote that music in these time periods. Listening skills for music will also be developed, concentrating on the development of a deeper understanding of music and its role in the cultural context of the various historical time periods.

This course may be taken 1 time for credit.