It would be worthwhile to place the discussion of music in a time & place. In an increasingly integrated world culture students need to know the roots of Western Music and then be able to appreciate the contributions so many other cultures are making to our musical life.

50 years ago when anyone talked about music, it was understood that the discussion was about the tradition of European musical history embodied by Mozart & Beethoven. Today it's a South Korean pop group, or a new hip-hop star.

Essential Question: What has made the greatest changes in music in the past 50 years? In the past 100 years?

How many hours a day do you think you hear music? Including TV.

Should music sharing be free?

Can you name the most famous composer in the United States today? 50 years ago?