Course Description
Summary
This course serves as an introduction to rhythms, chants, and musical practices from Africa, Brazil, Cuba, Haiti, and the African Diaspora. Using indigenous percussion instruments from these territories, students will use their hands, mallets, and sticks to learn and play traditional folkloric rhythms and melodies. Additional conversations reveal history, culture, language, and dance. This class serves the greater ¿ÐýÃŹÙÍø community in the spring by partnering with the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, ¿ÐýÃŹÙÍø Project Independence, and the Village School of North ¿ÐýÃŹÙÍø. Near the end of term students will share their work in celebration with these organizations. Weekly practice is expected.
