MUSIC 148 - Middle Eastern and North African Music Ensemble I

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-4L-0)

Faculty of Arts

The study of Middle Eastern and North African vocal and instrumental music (primarily Arab, Persian, and Turkish musical traditions) through group instruction and ensemble performance, and related readings, films, and discussions. The ability to read music is not required. Some traditional instruments will be available. Course may be repeated where topics vary. Prerequisite: consent of Department based on assessment in the first class.