MUS5494

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MUS 5494 - West African Music Ensemble (1 Cr.)

School of Music (10980) TCLA - College of Liberal Arts

Course description

Hands-on experience in learning to play West African music, one of the great non-western musical traditions that is readily accessible to beginners. Also, insights into function, context, structure, gender roles, politics, instruments, life-cycle rites, genres, musical organizations, traditional musicians, and contemporary popular music. Open to all students - no musical background needed!

Minimum credits

1

Maximum credits

1

Is this course repeatable?

Yes

What is the maximum number of completions allowed?

8

What is the maximum number of credits that can be earned from this course?

8

Grading basis

OPT - Student Option

Laboratory

Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?

No

Typically offered term(s)

Periodic Fall & Spring