MUSC1121 — IHCC Steel Drum Ensemble
MUSC 1121 - IHCC Steel Drum Ensemble MUSC 1121 - IHCC Steel Drum Ensemble 2 Credits Introduces group Trinidadian Steel Drum playing and offers students the opportunity to perform in the IHCC Steel Drum Ensemble. Students taking this course (IHCC Steel Drum Ensemble) are expected to attend and participate in class, rehearsals, and perform at the final concert held at semester’s end. This experiential class is a learning and performing ensemble and taught primarily through oral tradition though it will often rely on written aid where applicable. Students are encouraged to use their memory in retaining the music and cultural information that accompanies the music being played. By learning traditional methods, students will also gain personal insights on the cultures and ethnic groups covered. No musical experience is necessary This course performs/features new musical repertoire/content every semester and may be repeated as often as desired. Major Content Areas 70% Steel Drumming: (5%) Note layout study; (10%) Chart reading and performance technique; (5%) Time keeping technique; (50%) Ensemble playing 15% Scales and Music Theory 15% Trinidad Culture: (5%) history; (5%) Carnival Study; (5%) Calypso Singing Learning