Lehman Music Education Symposium 2012
Percussion Methods
Mon to Fri, July 9 to July 13
8:30am to 4:30pm
Professor Trey Files
MSP 750-H02B (3 graduate credits, 3 hours) -or-
MST 485-H02B (3 undergraduate credits, 3 hours)
Courses meet concurrently.
Intermediate Non-Western Concepts: Rhythms of the Middle East and South India.
Course Description
An overview of playing techniques and rhythmic concepts from the Middle East and South India. Suitable for all music practitioners; percussion specialization not required. Instruments covered will include dumbek, riq, tar, bendir, and kanjira.
Learning Objectives
- Visually and aurally recognize various Middle Eastern and South Indian instruments and rhythms.
- Demonstrate proper playing technique on dumbek, riq, tar, bendir and kanjira.
- Vocalize and play a selection of traditional rhythms in the proper regional / traditional style.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the cultural and historical contexts of the music covered in the course.
- Develop lesson plans for student populations.
Registration Information
If you are a current Lehman student, please email Darina Bejtja to obtain departmental permission.
If you are a new or returning student, please submit the Visiting Music Student Application Form form to the address on the application, with a check for the appropriate admission fee only. If you are a new student, please also include an official transcript of your degree(s).
Please click here for the fee schedule.
For further information, please contact the Music Department at 718-960-8247, or email Darina Bejtja in the Music Department office.
Last modified: Jun 6, 2012
