Music 262s - Performance Practices in African Music

Institution:

Mount Holyoke College

Subject:

Description:

This course examines African performance conventions, styles and techniques as illustrated in selected musical traditions. The course addresses important questions about African performances including: How are performing groups organized What are the internal dynamics of group performance When and how is improvisation appropriate Selected examples, including yoruba "dundun"music, Dagomba drumming and Shona "mbira" music, are studied with a view to understandingAfrican performance practices and presentational skills. The course combines lectures with practical sessions, and culminates in a group performance and write-up based on the performance. Meets multicultural requirement; meets Humanities I-A requirement O. Omojola 4 credits

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.mtholyoke.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 538-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.