Music History Courses and Certifications

Review of Musical Style - Lecture 23

Learn to identify musical styles from different periods of Western music history through guided listening exercises and analysis of key characteristics.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Gregorian Chant and Music in the Sistine Chapel - Lecture 15

Explore medieval music's evolution from Gregorian chants to polyphony, examining religious influences, analyzing Hildegard's work, and discovering the Sistine Chapel's a cappella traditions.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Piano Music of Mozart and Beethoven - Evolution of the Instrument - Lecture 18

Explore the evolution of piano music from Mozart to Beethoven, tracing the instrument's development and its impact on composition, with live performances on historical pianos.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Intro to Music

Comprehensive exploration of music history, genres, and styles from Medieval to modern eras, including jazz, musical theater, rock, and world music.

• Study.com
• 10 hours 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

FTCE Music K-12 (028) Prep

Comprehensive preparation for FTCE Music K-12 exam, covering musical theory, history, genres, and education strategies through video lessons, quizzes, and practice exams.

• Study.com
• 21 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Introduction to Music: Certificate Program

Explore music's evolution from medieval to modern eras, including opera, classical, jazz, and world music. Gain a comprehensive understanding of musical styles and periods.

• Study.com
• 9 hours 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

UExcel Introduction to Music: Study Guide & Test Prep

Comprehensive exploration of music history, genres, and global influences, from Medieval to Modern eras, including jazz, musical theater, and world music.

• Study.com
• 11 hours 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Janis Joplin and the Sexual Revolution

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This free course, Janis Joplin and the Sexual Revolution, will introduce you to issues around the sexual revolution and how this, and other contemporary social revolutions of the 1960s, impacted ...

• OpenLearn
• 3 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Western Music in the 20th century

​Addressing students' interests in 20th century Western Music Culture and incorporating music theory, the course examines 20th century Western music.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Tools of Complexity Science in the Technical, Historical, and Cultural Analysis of Music

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Explore complexity science's application to music analysis, covering ecological, evolutionary, and systemic perspectives. Gain insights into musical trends, influence, and universality across cultures.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

From Funk to Hip Hop

Explore African American culture through Black popular music, from the 1960s to Hip-hop, examining its impact on social consciousness and racial justice.

• California Community Colleges System
• 15 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 3rd Sep, 2024
• Paid Course

Introduction to Western Classical Music

Explore the evolution of Western art music, its elements, forms, and cultural significance. Gain insights through live concert attendance.

• California Community Colleges System
• 15 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 26th Aug, 2024
• Paid Course

History And Appreciation Of Rock And Popular Music

Explore rock and popular music's evolution from the 1940s to 1990s, analyzing key artists, genres, and cultural impacts in this comprehensive survey.

• California Community Colleges System
• 15 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 26th Aug, 2024
• Paid Course

Music Appreciation

Explore Western art music's evolution, forms, and cultural impact from Medieval to contemporary eras through guided listening and concert experiences.

• California Community Colleges System
• 15 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 26th Aug, 2024
• Paid Course

Survey of Music History

Explore Western music's evolution from antiquity to 1750, analyzing historical contexts and stylistic trends shaping its development.

• California Community Colleges System
• 15 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 26th Aug, 2024
• Paid Course