People have said that classical music is a dying art form. The problem with this claim is that individuals have been predicting the imminent death of classical music for decades. Despite the assumptions of many that classical music is "outdated," thousands upon thousands of people routinely go to concert halls to hear the old, and the new, sounds of classical music. This course is intended as a survey of classical music, starting in the medieval era, and ending in the contemporary age. In addition to history, this class will incorporate a great deal of listening, allowing students to hear and distinguish between the various styles of classical composition. If all goes well, there will be a free field trip, on the final day of class, to a concert played by the Boston Symphony.