In this workshop, we will form a performance group to explore ancient Americana: 17th-century psalmody, shape-note music, Shaker chants, revival and gospel tunes, Victorian hymns, spirituals, music of California and the Southwest, etc. Some of this music will come directly from forgotten, crumbling 19th-century songbooks, so we must resurrect this music quickly before it literally dissolves away! Everyone must sing; acoustic instruments are optional but welcome. Ability to read music is helpful but not required.
Rediscovering Early American Vocal Music (MPF2203.01)
Stephen Higa
Prerequisites: None.
Credits: 2
W 4:10pm - 6:00pm
Maximum Enrollment: 10
Course Frequency:
This course is categorized as Performance, Two Credit, 2000, Stephen Higa, All courses, and tagged Religion, singing, folk music, hymns.
Credits: 2
W 4:10pm - 6:00pm
Maximum Enrollment: 10
Course Frequency:
This course is categorized as Performance, Two Credit, 2000, Stephen Higa, All courses, and tagged Religion, singing, folk music, hymns.