University of Alberta Summer World Music Program
== University of Alberta - Summer World Music Program ==
For the first time, the University of Alberta offers a Summer World Music program, comprising complementary academic and performative approaches to world music. The following two courses can be taken concurrently, or individually:
INTRODUCTION TO WORLD MUSIC
MUSIC 102
Instructor: Brenda Dalen
July 10 to 28
Monday to Friday 10:30 - 12:45
Introduction to World Music provides an introduction to the musics of cultures from around the world, as well as the opportunity to explore topics and issues in ethnomusicology. The course aims to introduce you to world musics and cultures in a global context, to develop analytic vocabulary and skills that can be applied to music in a broad variety of cultural contexts, to introduce you to the field of ethnomusicology, to widen your cultural horizons through the study of non-western musics and cultures, to foster a deeper understanding of “music and culture” in your own life, and to develop your critical thinking and writing skills.
Prerequisites: None.
WEST AFRICAN MUSIC ENSEMBLE
MUSIC 144, 244, 344, 444, 544 Instructors: Robert Kpogo, Wisdom Agorde Master Drummer: David Descheneau Registration includes 3 undergraduate or graduate credits.
July 10 to 28
Monday to Friday 14:00-16:15
The West African Music Ensemble studies the polyphonic and polyrhythmic music of West Africa with a particular focus on the Music of Ewe people of Ghana, Togo and Benin. This music combines song, dance, and percussion. As each component is crucial to the experience of Ewe music, all members participate as dancers, singers and drummers. The West African Music Ensemble is regularly featured in the Centre for Ethnomusicology's " World Music Sampler" and the University of Alberta International Week as well as occasional special events. The Ensemble is fortunate to own a complete set of authentic West African instruments for use by registered members of the group.
For further information, contact
Robert Kpogo mailto:mkpogo@ualberta.ca
or
Winsdom Agorde mailto:wagorde@ualberta.ca
