Description
Units: The Basics of Music, Musical Eras, The Orchestra: Yesterday to Today, How Music Became an Industry, The Rise of Rock and Roll, The 1960s: Global Culture, The 1970s: Peace and War, Pop Music: 1980s to Today, The Future of Music in a Global Context.
Why does music move us—and what does it reveal about who we are? Humanities 3 explores music as a powerful form of expression, identity, and connection across history and cultures. Students examine how musical traditions—from classical compositions and folk ballads to jazz, rock, hip-hop, and global fusion—have shaped and been shaped by the societies that produced them. Along the way, they explore the structure of music, study major composers and genres, and reflect on music’s role in personal identity, social change, and cultural storytelling. Key topics include sacred and folk traditions, classical and orchestral music, jazz and blues, protest rock and celebratory pop music, music & technology, and the global music industry. Through listening analysis, historical research, and written reflection, students gain a deeper understanding of how music expresses human values and responds to the world around us.
