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The Music in General Studies department 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.

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The Music in General Studies department is committed to developing greater enrichment in our courses and to offering opportunities to the IU community. The courses highlight innovative topics, 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.

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