African American Choral Ensemble

Catalog description

Students study and perform vocal music of the African diaspora, including spirituals, folk forms, traditional and contemporary gospel, and formally-composed choral works by composers of African descent. This course includes instruction in individual vocal techniques, rehearsal protocols, and discussion of the historical and musical significance of assigned repertoire. There may be a charge for concert dress not to exceed $100, and students may be asked to provide individual transportation to off-campus performances. This course may be taken for up to 10 semesters for credit. An audition is required.