Rock Strings Ensemble

Course Number
ENST-290
Description
This ensemble offers string players the opportunity to study and play past and current rock violin styles, including the music of Jerry Goodman, Sugar Cane Harris, Jean-Luc Ponty, and Boyd Tinsley. Students will listen, transcribe, and perform weekly in a variety of rock violin styles, including specific use of effects. We will also use the work of great rock guitarists, such as Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton, as templates.
Credits
1
Prerequisites
None
Required Of
None
Electable By
String principals
Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring
Location
Boston
Department
STRG
Course Chair
David K. Wallace
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