MUSIC 148 - Middle Eastern and North African Music Ensemble I

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

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.

MUSIC 186 - Musical Life Today

3 units (fi 6)(FIRST, 3-0-0)

Explores how people engage with music across different traditions, cultures and localities. The course considers engagements of all kinds, from practicing for a concert to whistling at the bus stop or dancing at a community drum circle.

MUSIC 448 - Middle Eastern and North African Music Ensemble

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

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: MUSIC 148 or consent of Department based on assessment in the first class.

MUSIC 548 - Middle Eastern and North African Music Ensemble V

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

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

MUSIC 666 - Field Methods in Ethnomusicology

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-3S-0)