Northern Virginia Community College: Music in Society

Music in Society - MUS 121 at Northern Virginia Community College

MUS 121 - Music in Society: Explores the language of music through an introduction to basic elements, forms and styles across time. Acquaints students with composers' lives and influential creative individualities, discovering representative works and milestones in western society. Develops techniques for listening analytically and critically. Reviews historical development and significance of art music within the context of evolving societal structures. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.

Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

3 credits

MUS 121 Detailed Outline

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Spring 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
45485	MUS 121-001A	3	F	9:20 a.m.-11:35 a.m.	2025-01-21	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
34624	MUS 121-001M	3	M W	9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2025-01-21	Manassas	P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
40562	MUS 121-002M	3	W	6:00 p.m.-8:55 p.m.	2025-01-21	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. Your instructor will facilitate live online lectures and discussions. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
43112	MUS 121-01YL	3	Tu	12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.	2025-01-21	Loudoun	P
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course OER-no cost textbooks
43114	MUS 121-02YL	3	W	11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2025-01-21	Loudoun	P
OER-no cost textbooks Hybrid Course 50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
32365	MUS 121-03YN	3	M	8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.	2025-01-21	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
OER-no cost textbooks Hybrid Course 50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
45488	MUS 121-40YA	3	M	2:20 p.m.-4:05 p.m.	2025-02-04	Alexandria	P
Hybrid Course 50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Thirteen Week
32366	MUS 121-40YN	3	F	11:10 a.m.-12:55 p.m.	2025-02-04	Annandale	P
Hybrid Course OER-low cost textbooks 50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Thirteen Week
43117	MUS 121-41YL	3	M	2:20 p.m.-4:05 p.m.	2025-02-04	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Hybrid Course OER-no cost textbooks Thirteen Week 50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
32367	MUS 121-41YN	3	Tu	11:10 a.m.-12:55 p.m.	2025-02-04	Annandale	P
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course OER-no cost textbooks Thirteen Week
32094	MUS 121-80YW	3	M	6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.	2025-03-25	Woodbridge	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. 2nd 7 Week
47691	MUS 121-E05L	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-01-21	Virtual and NOL	WW
Online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts January 21. OER-no cost textbooks
47692	MUS 121-E06N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-01-21	Virtual and NOL	WW
Online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts January 21. OER-no cost textbooks
51197	MUS 121-E51A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-02-04	Virtual and NOL	WW
2nd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website.. Starts February 4.. OER-no cost textbooks
47696	MUS 121-E80W	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-03-25	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. OER-no cost textbooks
47693	MUS 121-E81N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-03-25	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts March 25. OER-no cost textbooks

Summer 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
36072	MUS 121-001L	3	M W	9:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.	2025-05-19	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Twelve Week Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. Your instructor will facilitate live online lectures and discussions. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required. OER-no cost textbooks
36067	MUS 121-50YM	3	W	6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.	2025-05-19	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates) via CANVAS. All students are expected to attend class virtually on the days and times listed on your schedule. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
37677	MUS 121-70YA	3	F	9:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m.	2025-06-16	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
2nd 6 Week Hybrid Course 50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. OER-no cost textbooks
36068	MUS 121-70YM	3	M	9:00 a.m.-11:55 a.m.	2025-06-16	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates) via CANVAS. All students are expected to attend class virtually on the days and times listed on your schedule. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
34963	MUS 121-E20A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-05-19	Virtual and NOL	WW
Twelve-week course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website . Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Starts May 19. OER-no cost textbooks
34964	MUS 121-E40L	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-05-19	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website . This is a fast-paced accelerated 1st 8-week course. Starts May 19. OER-no cost textbooks
34965	MUS 121-E41W	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-05-19	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website . This is a fast-paced accelerated 1st 8-week course. Starts May 19. OER-no cost textbooks
34966	MUS 121-E55N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-06-16	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website . This is a fast-paced accelerated 2nd 8-week course. Starts June 16. OER-no cost textbooks
34967	MUS 121-E56A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-06-16	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website . This is a fast-paced accelerated 2nd 8-week course. Starts June 16. OER-no cost textbooks

Fall 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
66751	MUS 121-001M	3	M W	9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2025-08-25	Manassas	P
63910	MUS 121-002L	3	M W	11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2025-08-25	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
66752	MUS 121-002M	3	W	6:00 p.m.-8:55 p.m.	2025-08-25	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
68280	MUS 121-01YA	3	F	9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.	2025-08-25	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	HY
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
63912	MUS 121-01YL	3	Tu	11:10 a.m.-12:25 p.m.	2025-08-25	Loudoun	HY
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
69887	MUS 121-01YN	3	F	11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2025-08-25	Annandale	HY
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
68343	MUS 121-40YA	3	W	2:20 p.m.-4:05 p.m.	2025-09-09	Alexandria	HY
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course Thirteen Week
63924	MUS 121-40YL	3	M	2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.	2025-09-09	Loudoun	HY
40% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 60% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course Thirteen Week
63925	MUS 121-41YL	3	Th	9:00 a.m.-10:20 a.m.	2025-09-09	Loudoun	HY
40% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 60% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course Thirteen Week
60738	MUS 121-41YN	3	Th	11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2025-09-09	Annandale	HY
Thirteen Week 40% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 60% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
63927	MUS 121-80YL	3	Tu	2:20 p.m.-4:55 p.m.	2025-10-22	Loudoun	HY
2nd 7 Week 50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
60739	MUS 121-80YN	3	M	8:00 a.m.-10:35 a.m.	2025-10-22	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	HY
2nd 7 Week Hybrid Course 50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
69156	MUS 121-80YW	3	M	6:30 p.m.-9:05 p.m.	2025-10-22	Woodbridge	HY
Hybrid Course 50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. 2nd 7 Week
66807	MUS 121-E05L	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-08-25	Virtual and NOL	WW
15-week Online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts August 25. OER-no cost textbooks
66815	MUS 121-E06W	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-08-25	Virtual and NOL	WW
15-week Online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts August 25. OER-no cost textbooks
66810	MUS 121-E40N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-08-25	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is fast-paced accelerated 1st 7-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts August 25. OER-no cost textbooks
66808	MUS 121-E55L	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-09-09	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 2nd 7-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts September 9. OER-no cost textbooks
66812	MUS 121-E60N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-09-22	Virtual and NOL	WW
3rd twelve-week NOVA Online Course. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus.This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts September 22 OER-no cost textbooks
66814	MUS 121-E80A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-10-22	Virtual and NOL	WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts October 22. OER-no cost textbooks

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