MUSC448 - Ebony Singers: Gospel Music

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Academic Year 2004/2005

Ebony Singers: Gospel Music
MUSC 448 FA

Crosslistings:
AFAM 241

Clusters:

Christian Studies

This course may be repeated for credit.

The Ebony Singers will be a study of black religious music through the media of performance. The areas of study will consist of traditional gospel, contemporary gospel, spirituals and hymns in the black tradition. The members of the group will be chosen through a rigorous audition (with certain voice qualities and characteristics.)

MAJOR READINGS

The scores of the music performed are to be studied and memorized.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Singing test; listening skills are often assessed.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Students are required to perform in all performances. Students must audition and be accepted as a part of the ensemble. Auditions will take place at the first class from 7:30 - 10:30 p.m., 003 Rehearsal Hall. Participants must have a quality voice, a melodic vocal sound and the ability to read music. Interested students should attend the audition at the first class. Only continuing students may preregister.

COURSE FORMAT: Performance

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: .5 Gen Ed Area Dept: HA MUSC Grading Mode: Graded

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Monts,Marichal Bryan

Times: .M..... 07:30PM-10:30PM; Location: RHH003;

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 175)

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Reading Non-Verbal Texts

Permission: Permission of Instructor Required

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Last Updated on MAR-21-2005