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2018-2019 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

MUS 144 - World Drumming Ensemble

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This course will provide an interactive, hands-on environment to learn basic hand drumming and develop a foundation in group-music making. In addition to hand drumming technique, the student will also learn culturally specific drumming repertoire from West African, Central African, Brazilian, Native American and Caribbean cultures. The ensemble will also perform publically multiple times each semester. Together the class will discuss and experience how sound can be an effective means increasing wellness. Lastly, this course will also provide a framework of how to create your own music with a strong focus on team development. Fall, Spring.