2017-18 Academic Catalog

Humble in means but mighty in meaning, the song has given voice to every human emotion. Devout believers use song for worship, prima donnas sing for love or tragedy, and popular songsters tell stories through song. Anthems convey national identity while show-tunes offer an escape from reality. In this course students will encounter many types of song and learn how they are composed, where they are sung, and what power they have over us. Class activities include discussion and singing, and assignments include song identification and analysis. Prerequisite: Ability to read music not required.