This course emphasizes the study of music history beginning with the early Middle Ages and continuing on through 21st century contemporary music. Students will learn the elements of music including the structure of musical compositions. Students will develop critical thinking, analytical, and listening skills in studying the development of Western music including music history, theory, structure, form, style, and composers representative of but not limited to the Western classical tradition. This course is linked to World Music CP the study of non-western cultures and their music.