This course satisfies the Fine Arts requirement. Ethnic music of western and nonwestern cultures. No musical background is required. This course satisfies the Fine Arts requirement. A course dealing with the characteristics and principle figures of jazz tradition.
Emphasis is placed on listening.
Major trends are studied by means of recordings and live performances. This course satisfies the Fine Arts requirement. For students with little or no previous training in music. Prospective music majors without keyboard facility should take piano class concurrently. Chart reading and basic playing techniques for various percussion instruments to include drumset, conga drums, timbales, etc.