In this course, we will learn some of the basic concepts and methodologies of ethnomusicology while engaging with the styles and practices of various world musical cultures around the world, including that of China, Bulgaria, Ireland, India, Sub-Saharan Africa, Korea, Native America, Bali and Cuba. There will also be an emphasis on performance and musical participate, community-based learning and applied ethnomusicology. We will also explore methodologies such as participant-observation, site-specific fieldwork and small-scale service activities. Be prepared to embody the must as much as possible through in-class singing, playing, dancing and taking part in performance workshops. This class is designed for students with some musical background.

In this course, we will learn some of the basic concepts and methodologies of ethnomusicology while engaging with the styles and practices of various world musical cultures around the world, including that of China, Bulgaria, Ireland, India, Sub-Saharan Africa, Korea, Native America, Bali and Cuba. There will also be an emphasis on performance and musical participate, community-based learning and applied ethnomusicology. We will also explore methodologies such as participant-observation, site-specific fieldwork and small-scale service activities. Be prepared to embody the must as much as possible through in-class singing, playing, dancing and taking part in performance workshops. This class is designed for students with some musical background.