Robert Millar

Emeritus Professor of  Music and Humanities, Skyline College

Up Music Classes

Here you can get an idea of what these Music classes cover. You will also find information on class requirements, assignments, and announcements.

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MUSIC 100, FUNDAMENTALS ONLINE

MUSIC 202, MUSIC APPRECIATION  ONLINE

MUSIC 204, MUSIC HISTORY ONLINE


This would be the class to take as a first introduction to the study of music. The course is meant for those who have  no musical background, or for those who have had some musical experience but have not engaged in any real study of the subject. You will learn a little about how to read and write music, how the elements of music are put together to make a composition, and what to listen for in music.

 Music 100 is your passport to continued study in music. Having completed it you will be better able to follow your interests in the field of music, whether you want to learn how to play an instrument, perform in an ensemble, learn how to compose, or simply become more knowledgeable about music. No public performance is involved. [3 Units, Transfers to UC and CSU (C1)]

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This course aims to help you get the most enjoyment out of your music listening experiences. If you've ever been curious about what trained music lovers hear in music that the untrained person might miss, here is where you can acquire the information and skills necessary to enter that inner circle. Developed for the complete novice, Music Appreciation is designed to introduce you to musical instruments, musical forms, composers, historical styles, and aesthetics.  Please click on the links below to go to the  appropriate Music 202 Bulletin Board for more complete information regarding these courses. (3 Units, Transfer: UC; CSU [C1])

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Three lecture hours per week. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 836.
Historical survey of classical music, designed for the general student as well as the music student. Lectures, which may include discussions of Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern styles of music, are illustrated with live and recorded examples. Recital attendance may be required. Partially fulfills General Education requirements for the Humanities. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (C1).

 Click here to get to the Music 204 OL Bulletin Board