Brazilian Musical Styles

Department - PERF
Offered - Fall, Spring
Course number - PSW-361

A study of the evolution of Brazilian popular music and its social and musical history. Analysis and discussion of the rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic aspects of several contemporary Brazilian musical styles and their origins. Recordings of various arrangements will be presented in traditional and contemporary versions. Analysis, through transcriptions and performance, of the role each instrument performs in an ensemble.

Credits: 2
Course Chair: Carl Riley
Prerequisites: None
Required of: None
Electable by: All