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Academic Year 2003/2004


South Indian Music--Vocal
MUSC 431 FA

This course may be repeated for credit.

Beginning: Introduction to raga scales and talas (metrical cycle) using Indian sol-fa syllables in the context of composed exercises and simple compositions. Intermediate and advanced: Instruction will be in-depth exploration of varied and more complicated song forms and ornamentation.

MAJOR READINGS

Required: Brown, Robert E.; "India's Music" in CHAPTERS IN INDIAN CIVILIZATION, ed. Joseph Elder

Optional: Powers, Harold S.; "India", NEW GROVES DICTIONARY OF MUSIC, ed. Stanley Sadie.
Sambamoorthy, P.; SOUTH INDIAN MUSIC, Vols I-VI
Wade, Bonnie C.; MUSIC IN INDIA: THE CLASSICAL TRADITIONS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Regular practice of lessons, periodic reading assignments, memorization of technical exercises and compositions. At the end of two semesters, students will give an informal presentation of their work.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Rudimentary sense of pitch and rhythm is required. Interested students should sign up in room 313 Music Studios.

COURSE FORMAT: Performance

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: MUSC 110

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Balasubrahmaniyan,Balraj   
Times: S.....S TBA;     Location: MST313
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 9)

Special Attributes:
Curricular Renewal:    Reading Non-Verbal Texts
Permission:    Permission of Instructor Required
Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004


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