Music in Society - MUS 121 at Northern Virginia Community College


         
 
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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

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Spring 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
73218 MUS 121-001A 3
     F 
9:35 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-01-20 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.
OER-no cost textbooks
57699 MUS 121-001M 3
   W   
6:00 p.m.-8:55 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
72261 MUS 121-003L 3
 M     
12:45 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Loudoun P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
OER-no cost textbooks
58660 MUS 121-01YL 3
  Tu    
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-01-20 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.
OER-no cost textbooks
Hybrid Course
58661 MUS 121-02YL 3
   W   
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Loudoun HY
Hybrid Course
OER-no 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.
57250 MUS 121-03YN 3
 M     
8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.
 2026-01-20 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.
OER-no cost textbooks
Hybrid Course
72216 MUS 121-40YW 3
 M     
7:00 p.m.-8:45 p.m.
 2026-02-03 Woodbridge HY
Thirteen Week
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.
57252 MUS 121-41YN 3
  Tu    
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-02-03 Annandale HY
Thirteen Week
Hybrid Course
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.
OER-no cost textbooks
79701 MUS 121-42YN 3
     F 
11:10 a.m.-12:55 p.m.
 2026-02-03 Annandale 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.
Thirteen Week
59408 MUS 121-E05L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 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 20.
OER-no cost textbooks
59409 MUS 121-E06N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 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 20.
OER-no cost textbooks
59765 MUS 121-E51A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-02-03 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 3.
OER-no cost textbooks
59411 MUS 121-E60W 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-02-17 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 February 17.
OER-no cost textbooks
59410 MUS 121-E70N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-03-02 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 3rd 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 2.
OER-no cost textbooks
72215 MUS 121-PW1W 3
  Tu Th  
9:15 a.m.-10:35 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Woodbridge P
Fifteen Week
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
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