Authors studied may include Douglas, Wright, Baldwin, Hughes, Morrison, and Walker. This course will examine the response of black women to their New World cultural reality. Key issues for discussion are Diaspora Identity, Transnational Migration, Race and Postcolonialism. These issues will be examined together with the question of Black Literary aesthetics as evident in the novels. The purpose of this course is to provide instruction in gospel music performance.
Students learn the stylistic rhythms, patterns, textures, and content forms of gospel music.
They attend several performances during the semester and conclude with a school concert. The jazz band is an ensemble that specialized in the study, rehearsal, and performance of music written for Big Bands. The repertoire will comprise mostly swing music, with some Latin-style pieces and jazz ballads. Occasionally, a vocalist will be incorporate into the ensemble. Entry into the jazz band will be based upon audition results.