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Academic Year 2000/2001

Steel Band
MUSC 472 SP

An ensemble course in the musical arts of the Trinidadian steelband. Students learn to perform on steelband instruments and study the social, historical, and cultural context of the ensemble. We also address issues of theory, acoustics, arranging, and composing. Readings, recordings, and video viewings supplement in-class instruction. The ensemble will present public performances.

MAJOR READINGS

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Performance

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA MUSC    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Charry,Eric S.   

Times: ..T.T.. 10:30AM-11:50AM;     Location: FGYM

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 20)

SR. major:    Jr. major:

SR. non-major:    Jr. non-major:    SO:    FR:

Special Attributes:

Permission:    Permission of Instructor Required

Last Updated on MAR-26-2001

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