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The Music in General Studies Program at the IU Jacobs School of Music celebrates the essential and enriching role music plays in the lives of students across the university. Take courses on diverse genres such as rock, jazz, musical theatre, Silk Road, Western classical, film and videogame music; or take technology courses to create your own music.

 

Past course offerings:

Summer 2022 Courses | Winter 2021 & Spring 2022 Courses | Fall 2021 Courses | Summer 2021 Courses | Winter 2020 & Spring 2021 Courses | Fall 2020 Courses | Summer 2020 Courses

The Music in General Studies Program is committed to developing greater equity, diversity, and inclusivity in our courses and to offering opportunities to the IU community. Inclusivity is highlighted through representation, repertoire, course content, and pedagogical approaches.

Students may take courses focused on a variety of musical genres and cultures, with several that count for World Languages and Cultures credit. The courses feature music from a broad array of traditions, such as jazz, Silk Road, blues, film, video-games, as well as more traditional rock history and classical music history and theory. Additionally, Music in General Studies offers courses which focus on technology from a creative standpoint that are fundamentally inclusive.

Read more about the Jacobs School of Music’s commitment to diversity.