- American Roots Music Ensemble

Catalog description

The Denison University American Roots Music Ensemble is dedicated to the multi-genre and multicultural music developed in the US during the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. This broad term represents “folk” or “traditional” music such as Bluegrass, Appalachian, and African-American string band/fiddle music, Gospel music, and the blues, as well as contemporary music derived from these traditions. Each semester, students in the ensemble explore a different area of this music, learning about the fundamentals of American Roots Music while working on original arrangements. Pre-approved instruments include guitar, mandolin, violin/fiddle, bass, slide guitar/”dobro,” cello, and banjo. Additional instruments will be accepted with the approval of the Director.