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Academic Year 2005/2006

Steel Band
MUSC 450 SP

This course may be repeated for credit.

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

COURSE FORMAT: Performance

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Eagleson,Ian M.   

Times: TBA;     Location: TBA

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 30)

Special Attributes:

Permission:    Permission of Instructor Required
POI forms will be distributed by the instructor during the browsing period of pre-registration and must be submitted to the Registrar's office prior to the on-line registration appointment

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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