This light, easy-to-follow series introduces listeners to the major periods in Western music. From the timeless Gregorian chants of the Medieval period, to the ethereal Renaissance music inspired by the Sistine Chapel, the invigorating Baroque rhythms of JS Bach, to the incomparable Classical melodies of Mozart and Romantic bravado of Beethoven, this course offers an overview of the trends and styles that shaped each era with distinct musical personality. From Bach to Rock, this course offers something for everyone.

Listening examples will be sourced from Boston-area musical organizations, allowing the listener to gain local music history.