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MUS 1540 - Drumming and Percussion Ensemble


Credits: 3

Through ensemble playing, students will learn a variety of traditional rhythms such as African, Latin, Indonesian (Gamelan), Middle Eastern, etc. Various percussion instruments and playing techniques will be studied, including improvisation, and some cultural aspects associated with the instruments. Students will also learn how to use found objects as instruments. Students should make an effort to obtain a drum for use in the ensemble.

Prerequisite: None
Prerequisite/Corequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Elective Code(s): ARTS, CRTY, LART
Previous: MUS* 152