Catalog 2011 - 2012

MUS 192 World Music Drumming Ensemble

A studio/performance-oriented course in which students learn vocal music and percussive accompaniments from outside the Western art tradition. To the degree possible, music is performed with integrity of vocal and musical style and always in the native language. A portion of the rehearsal time is devoted to developing an understanding of the music in relation to aspects of the culture from which it comes. Natives of the culture and other scholars provide information about the music and the culture. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credit hours. If taken for three or more semesters, the combined credit (a minimum of 3 credits) may satisfy one humanities/fine arts course in the core curriculum. Open to all University students without audition. This course does not satisfy the primary ensemble requirement for a music major or minor.

Credits

0-1

Distribution

(A)

Offered

fall and spring semesters