Dance and Music 4 (2 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student gains practical knowledge and skills in voice and percussion as related to dance. The student learns the history and context of the western art music, instruments of the orchestra, and skills to analyze music. They also attend performances and write in a competent manner about musical concerts.
The student possesses well-argued skills in music appreciation.

Content

Practical studies in voice and percussion.
Movement studies which explore the basis of rhythmic structures common and divergent to both the music and dance.
The twentieth century collaborative process between choreographers and composers.
Jazz and extra-western music/dance forms.