Official NUC CCMAS syllabus

MUS 175 — African Instrumental Ensemble I

MUS department course · Nigerian universities

What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)

• develop a collaborative or group participation culture in African musical instruments playing
• perform in both free and strict rhythms
• develop appropriate improvisator skills during performance
• perform techniques on traditional instrument playing and dance; and
• perform appropriate dance steps for each musical type

Course contents

Utilisation of various combinations of indigenous and other African musical instruments in order to achieve authentic and “new” African orchestral sound. Opportunities for improvisation and experimentations under the supervision of the instructor will be provided. Traditional and/or choreographed dances may be performed by the group.

Source: the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS). StudyOps loads this syllabus automatically when you study MUS 175.

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