MUGE 224 Songwriting for Beginners

An introduction to the art of songwriting and music composition. Designed for the novice musician, this course also accommodates those with more substantial skills in the area of music. Class participants will have the opportunity to develop original ideas into song with the guidance of a composition professor. Through the writing of songs and setting of text (both sacred and secular), this course will provide for the study of music theory, composition, and history. The course will also provide students with the history and appreciation of Western music from the Renaissance to the 20th century through lecture, listening and class discussion. Meets QuEST/General Education Arts requirement.