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==Important Information== | ==Important Information== | ||
| − | *If you did not come to the first class and audition, you may not register for | + | *If you did not come to the first class and audition, you may not register for or attend this class. Registration and participation are based on the audition and meeting for consent. Please de-register if you have registered, but were absent for the audition. |
| − | *All students are required to pay a fee for instrument use and repair. This fee also includes a T-Shirt, which is to be worn at all ensemble performances. | + | *All students are required to pay a fee of $80 for instrument use and repair. This fee also includes a T-Shirt, which is to be worn at all ensemble performances. |
*There are 16 keys available for the instrument storage cupboards in the classroom. These will be distributed at the discretion of the instructor, Robert Kpogo. | *There are 16 keys available for the instrument storage cupboards in the classroom. These will be distributed at the discretion of the instructor, Robert Kpogo. | ||
| − | *To access the classroom, you will need to encode your One-Card. Encoding will take place in FAB. Dates to be posted | + | *To access the classroom, you will need to encode your One-Card. Encoding will take place in FAB. Dates to be posted. |
==Course Syllabus== | ==Course Syllabus== | ||
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Today's class started with a song & clapping game. For the words to this song click [[Kani Wa]] | Today's class started with a song & clapping game. For the words to this song click [[Kani Wa]] | ||
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| + | Quote of the day:'''"In all the dances that we do, the dancers communicate with the drums...that's why it is important to learn the drum language."''' | ||
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| + | ===[[Gota]]=== | ||
| + | *Wisdom and previous students demonstrated Gota to the class. | ||
| + | *Wisdom taught the [[Gota#The Basic Gota Movement|basic movement]], the transition and the freeze position. | ||
Revision as of 11:38, 14 September 2006
Welcome to the West African Music Ensemble's 2006-2007 Wiki page! Here you will find video of the class, brief summaries of what was covered in class and links to song lyrics, audio clips and other useful tools. To report a broken link, please e-mail Nicole: nvickers@ualberta.ca. If you wish to add or edit the content, create a username and password for the wiki.
Important Information
- If you did not come to the first class and audition, you may not register for or attend this class. Registration and participation are based on the audition and meeting for consent. Please de-register if you have registered, but were absent for the audition.
- All students are required to pay a fee of $80 for instrument use and repair. This fee also includes a T-Shirt, which is to be worn at all ensemble performances.
- There are 16 keys available for the instrument storage cupboards in the classroom. These will be distributed at the discretion of the instructor, Robert Kpogo.
- To access the classroom, you will need to encode your One-Card. Encoding will take place in FAB. Dates to be posted.
Course Syllabus
Important information from the syllabus will appear here.
September 13, 2006
Today's class started with a song & clapping game. For the words to this song click Kani Wa
Quote of the day:"In all the dances that we do, the dancers communicate with the drums...that's why it is important to learn the drum language."
Gota
- Wisdom and previous students demonstrated Gota to the class.
- Wisdom taught the basic movement, the transition and the freeze position.
