Course Description
- 2 Semesters
- 1 Credit
- Grades 11,12
Prerequisites: Grade of “B” or better in English and strong interest and theory background in subject area. Music Listening and Literature Honors is an intensive course in developing perceptive listening of music literature through study of structure and style of musical composition, score reading, social and historical context of music making. Outside listening assignments are required, as are attendance at live concerts. General objectives of the course are:1-To develop the art of perceptive listening in the study of music literature. 2-To develop individual thinking on a more advanced and independent level. 3-To develop a deeper understanding of structure and style in musical composition, 4-To develop an understanding of the social and historical context of music making. Grade weighted upon successful completion of course.