This course is an introductory study of Western Art Music. Various elements, forms, and styles will be taught through listening; viewing videos; and attending and reviewing live University of Lynchburg concerts. Students will discuss the great music of the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern Periods. In addition, this course is one of the DELL program’s Artistic and Creative Thinking Area of Study courses. As a result, additional focus is placed on how people use their creativity and imagination as a form of human expression and how the arts awaken and stimulate emotions, thoughts, beliefs, and actions. Group project required. Attendance at four outside-of-class performances required.