MUS 10 - MUSIC APPRECIATION

    Recent Professors
    J. Durr, E. Waterbury, D. Carter, D. Gifford
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    35–45 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of MUS 10
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1
    Description
    C-ID: MUS 100 The course is a survey of the six historical periods of Western Music, from the Medieval Era to the 21st Century. Students will learn the elements of music, the physical aspects of sound, and the classifications Chapter 4: Courses & Competencies__________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog 177 and timbres of common instruments and digital media. Students will learn how music from the past reflects the ideas, art, and politics of the time. This course is recommended for AA Humanities elective, CSU General Ed Arts elective and Pre-Music Program. This course may be offered in a distance education format. (CSU/UC transferable)
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 2:00pm–3:15pm, Wed 7:00pm–8:50pm