APST 808 - Performance & Improvisation Ensemble

HC CNDP

2 credits
Performance and Improvisation Ensembles provide an opportunity for students to enrich their existing musical vocabularies and skills through practical exploration of many different musics of the world and improvisation across a range of genres and styles. Emphasis is placed on transcription and creating a means of adaptation to the student’s primary (western) instrument. Ensemble instruction will be divided into two modules per semester, each focusing on the musical styles of a particular region (Sub-Saharan Africa, South America/Central America/The Caribbean, Northern Africa/The Middle East, Asia). PI ensembles will participate in intensive residencies and collaborative performances with visiting artists.Prerequisite & Notes: APST 140 or 141 (Internalizing Rhythms) and APST 142 (Beginning Improvisation) or demonstrated improvisational skill. Audition and instructor’s consent required. Students with highly proficient performance skills on a unique or indigenous instrument are also eligible to audition. PI ensembles may not be used to satisfy major ensemble requirements.