African Performing Ensemble

1 credits · Undergraduate

Open to all members of the Vanderbilt community, this course provides a laboratory and performance experience drawing on traditional African musical instruments (drums, percussion, winds) with an emphasis on West African (Ghana) and East African (Uganda) music and dance repertories. Lecture-demonstrations and rehearsals in one weekly two-hour session. At least one public performance each semester. No previous experience required. [1] Ahima.