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Samba
MUSC473 SP

Crosslistings: LAST473

Music 473 is a two-semester ensemble course in Brazilian samba. Students learn to perform on samba instruments and study the social, historical, and cultural context of the ensemble. The course also addresses issues of theory, arranging, and composing. Readings, recordings, and video-viewings supplement in-class instruction. The ensemble will also present public performances.

MAJOR READINGS

SAMBA, Guillermoprieto THE BRAZILIAN SOUND, McGowen, Passinha 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: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE

Last Updated on MAR-24-2000

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