Fusion Performance and Composition

Department - PERF
Offered - Spring
Course number - PSIM-P241

The repertoire of this class includes contemporary displays of funk, jazz, Afro-Cuban, and Brazilian styles. The emphasis of this course is twofold. One focus is developing the capacity to mix these styles in a contemporary setting while maintaining the integrity of the stylistic roots. The other is the creation of the original compositions that will serve to explore the joining of different styles as evidenced in the subject material. There will be a requirement of four original compositions from the students and performance and preparation of songs from eight outside composers. The original compositions can be individual or collaborative.

Credits: 2
Course Chair: Carl Riley
Prerequisites: Overall ensemble rating 4
Required of: None
Electable by: All