MUSC474

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MUSC474

Afro-Cuban Ensemble MUSC474 SP

Crosslistings: LAST474

Not Currently Offered

Music 474 is a two-semester ensemble course in Afro-Cuban music, including performance on bata drums used in sacred contexts and on other percussion instruments, and the study of the social, historical, and cultural context of the music. Associated choral singing will also be taught. Readings, recordings, and video viewing supplement in-class instruction. The ensemble will present public performances.

MAJOR READINGS

THE MUSIC OF SANTERIA, Amira/Cornelius
ORIN ORISA, Mason
Others to be announced.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

To be announced.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Attendance is required. 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 Studio

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA MUSC

Prerequisites: None

Last Updated on MAR-22-1999

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