Chicago Blues
Course Number
ENRT-300
Description
The Chicago Blues ensemble will study and perform the music of the Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Willie Dixon, Koko Taylor, Freddie King, Magic Sam, Syl Johnson, Jimmy Rogers, Buddy Guy, and others. In this course, students will participate in weekly supervised rehearsals. Students will gain experience in performing music from the era that defined the style. Emphasis will be given to stylistic integrity, as well as melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic accuracy.
Credits
1
Prerequisites
Overall ensemble rating 5
Required Of
None
Electable By
All
Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
Location
Boston
Department
ENS
Course Chair
Sean Skeete