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MU380Z

Encountering Global Musics: Theory and Practice

Historical course

Spring (May–June) 2009

Topics

  • Global music traditions through scholarship and performance
  • voice, wind and percussion practices
  • culture and identity
  • exoticism
  • ownership, cultural heritage, appropriation and musical ethics.

Readings

  • Bonnie C. Wade, Thinking Musically: Experiencing Music, Expressing Culture (2004), with CD.
    Required
  • Patricia Shehan Campbell, Teaching Music Globally: Experiencing Music, Expressing Culture (2004).
    Required
  • Philip Bohlman, World Music: A Very Short Introduction (2002).
    Required
  • Course packet of additional readings; reserve books covering Japan and African music traditions; assigned listening and guest performances.
    Other material
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