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MUS290B

American String Band Ensemble

Subject code

MUS

Course Number

290B

Department(s)

Instructor(s)

Department/Program Faculty

Course Long Title

American String Band Ensemble

Description

Members of the American String Band study and perform a wide variety of American music that falls into the category of roots music, including but not limited to bluegrass, country, jazz, NewGrass, folk and rock and roll played on traditional instruments. The band performs publicly at least once per semester. Students are required to practice between rehearsals. Admission is by audition; all string instruments (including mandolin, guitar, and banjo) and vocalists are welcome. Enrollment limited to availability.

Modes of Inquiry

Analysis and Critique [AC], Creative Process and Production [CP]

Writing Credit

No writing credit

GEC This Course Belongs To

-

Offering Frequency

Normally offered every semester