THEORY AND COMPOSITION 51 - Oral Tradition Musicianship

Institution:

Dartmouth College

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08F, 09W, 09S, 09F, 10W, 10S: 2A Through disciplined practice of West African, Afro-Caribbean, and Afro-Brazilian percussion-based music under the leadership of a master drummer, students will enter a musical world in which creating, mentoring, and communicating are all rooted in oral tradition. Weekly music-making is integrated with discussions and audio-visual material that culturally contextualize the musical traditions being performed. No prerequisite. Dist: ART; W.Cult: NW. Shabazz.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dartmouth.edu

Phone Number:

(603) 646-1110

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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