Performance of Diverse Musical Styles

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Exploration of world instruments and singing through performance and study. MUSIC 312 Performance of Diverse Musical Styles (1) The focus of the course is participation in a non-Western based music ensemble to gain knowledge of global music traditions and how to apply world music ensemble practices into K-12 teaching. Topics include: cultural knowledge and significance, playing technique and pedagogy, and applications for teaching. The instructional format includes: performance, lecture, small group discussion, readings, and musical examples. Students complete several practical assignments and present summations of small group discussions. A final playing and written exam are given, and a formal concert is performed.