SEMINAR PROFILE

A09 -
African American Folk and Art Music

In this seminar we will study the canon of African American folk music through performers and performance styles, historical context, and musical characteristics of melody, rhythm, and form. Participants will also study African American art music utilizing similar categories to investigate the work of selected African American composers. A strong emphasis will be placed on discovering pedagogical uses of this music for the classroom. Assignments will include transcribing folk music to gain a clear understanding of performance style. Wear comfortable clothing so we can "One, two, three and-a-zing, zing, zing" down the line.�

Scholar:

Mary Epstein

Location:

Off Campus

Dates:

1/12/2010, 1/19/2010

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A09 -	African American Folk and Art Music

	In this seminar we will study the canon of African American folk music through performers and performance styles, historical context, and musical characteristics of melody, rhythm, and form. Participants will also study African American art music utilizing similar categories to investigate the work of selected African American composers. A strong emphasis will be placed on discovering pedagogical uses of this music for the classroom. Assignments will include transcribing folk music to gain a clear understanding of performance style. Wear comfortable clothing so we can "One, two, three and-a-zing, zing, zing" down the line.�

		Scholar:	Mary Epstein
		Location:	Off Campus
		Dates:	1/12/2010, 1/19/2010