Global Music Ensemble
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Course Title
Global Music Ensemble
Status
Active
Subject code
MSEN
Course Number
203
Course Long Title
Global Music Ensemble
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Description
Hands-on exploration of traditional musical repertoires from around the world. Students will perform on hand-made instruments from Asia and Africa and join with expert native musicians and dancers in an end-of-semester concert. Focuses primarily on Balinese gamelan (percussion orchestra) music and Ghanaian Ewe drumming ensemble music. Occasional workshops on Javanese and Brazilian musics. No previous musical experience is necessary. Traditions learned aurally/orally; no prior experience with notation is necessary. One rehearsal weekly.
Extended Description
Hands-on exploration of traditional musical repertoires from around the world using hand-made instruments from Asia and Africa. Focuses primarily on Balinese gamelan (percussion orchestra) music and Ghanaian Ewe drumming ensemble music.
Meets Wednesdays 4:00-5:30 in 117 Booker Hall
Open to all students; no previous musical experience is necessary
Led by Dr. Andrew McGraw, Assistant Professor of Music
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