MUSA1200

Introduction to Music

This course will attempt to develop essential and critical listening faculties by employing a chronological survey of the elements, forms, and various types of music that the serious listener is exposed to today. The principal emphasis of the course will be on traditional Western art music from medieval Gregorian Chant to twentieth-century electronic music, but certain excursions into the world of non-Western musics, jazz, and American popular song will be included to diversify and enrich the experience of listening critically to music.

Course overview

Department
Music Academic
School
MCAS
Credits
3

Requirements fulfilled

  • University Core: Arts (All undergraduates)

Requirement eligibility can vary by school, cohort, and section. Confirm the selected section in EagleApps or with an advisor.

Official evaluation summary

4.05 / 5

Based on 879 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Peter Watchorn
    Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.42/5
  • Anna Wittstruck
    Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024 · Official rating 4.73/5
  • Daniel Callahan
    Spring 2026, Spring 2025, Spring 2023, Spring 2022 · Official rating 3.84/5
  • Jason Mccool
    Spring 2024, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.16/5
  • Jeremiah Mcgrann
    Spring 2026, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 3.95/5
  • Juliet Glazer
    Fall 2025 · Official rating 4.36/5
  • Lance Morrison
    Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024 · Official rating 4.40/5
  • Margarita Restrepo
    Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022 · Official rating 4.75/5
  • Michael Goetjen
    Fall 2025 · Official rating 4.00/5
  • Michael Noone
    Fall 2024, Fall 2023 · Official rating 4.07/5
  • Rachel Carpentier
    Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.50/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Summer 2026 · Peter Watchorn · On-line Asynchronous · Offered