Course Info: HACU-0160
| Course | HACU-0160 Appalachian String Band Ensemb |
| Long Title | Appalachian String Band Ensemble |
| Term | 2025S |
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Textbook information |
| Meeting Info | Music and Dance Building RECITAL on W from 2:30-5:20 |
| Faculty | Rebecca (Becky) Miller |
| Capacity | 23 |
| Available | 10 |
| Waitlist | 0 |
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| Additional Info | Students should expect to spend 6-8 hours weekly on work and preparation outside of class time |
| Description | In this course, students will learn to play by ear and develop a
repertoire of traditional Appalachian dance music (old time) and
old time country song. Prior experience with old time music is
not necessary, but a basic working knowledge of one of the
following instruments is required: fiddle (violin), banjo,
guitar, upright bass, mandolin, cello, harmonica, ukelele, and
other appropriate instruments in consultation with instructor.
While this is primarily a performance course, students will also
complete regular reading/written and listening assignments. Keywords:music, performance, ethnomusicology, American Studies, folk arts |