The ensemble uses indigenous instruments and an African approach to musical training in order to learn and perform rhythms and songs from West Africa. Admission by audition or permission of the instructor. Playing techniques, traditional repertoire, and improvisational practices will be taught. The Department encourages capable instrumentalists to participate in the Chamber Music program. The large repertoire includes works for a variety of ensembles from trios to octets, both classical and jazz, involving combinations of strings, winds, brasses and keyboard instruments as well as voice.
Groups perform informally and in concerts.
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