MUSI 110 Latin and Hispanic Music Ensemble

Students learn to perform and understand music with Hispanic and Latino origins, including Cumbia, Bachata, Merengue, Salsa, Afro-Cuban, Samba, and Bossa Nova. The ensemble focuses on classic repertoire, developing students' fluency in syncopated rhythms from these genres, emulating musical style, and preparation for performance. This course may be taken for credit 4 times.

Credits

0-1 Credit

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

15

Semester Contact Hours Lab

45

MUSI 110Latin and Hispanic Music Ensemble

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I. General Information

Department

Arts and Humanities

II. Course Specification

Credit Hours Narrative

0-1 Credit

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

15

Semester Contact Hours Lab

45

Repeatable

Yes

III. Catalog Course Description

Students learn to perform and understand music with Hispanic and Latino origins, including Cumbia, Bachata, Merengue, Salsa, Afro-Cuban, Samba, and Bossa Nova. The ensemble focuses on classic repertoire, developing students' fluency in syncopated rhythms from these genres, emulating musical style, and preparation for performance. This course may be taken for credit 4 times.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Perform music from a variety of Latin and Hispanic genres
  • Understand and perform the foundational rhythms for each genre
  • Play classic repertoire with appropriate musical style
  • Develop a memorized repertoire for musical performance

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies