32-1881 Blues Ensemble: Styles

Course teaches entry-level music students to play the blues as an ensemble in a professional setting. Course will examine sociological and historical aspects of the blues and its current and future role in society. Chicago’s unique position as a world blues capital will be featured through visits to local blues clubs and jam sessions. Enrollement in this ensemble requires concurrent registration in private lessons.

1 Credits
Repeatable
Requisites PREREQUISITES:

32-1120 Theory I

CONCURRENT: 32-2701 Private Lessons: Classical Voice or 32-2703 Private Lessons: Pop/Rock Voice or 32-2705 Private Lessons: Jazz, Blues, and Gospel Voice or 32-2707 Private Lessons: Musical Theater Voice or 32-2711 Private Lessons: Piano or 32-2715 Private Lessons: Jazz Piano or 32-2721 Private Lessons: Finger-style and Classical Guitar or 32-2723 Private Lessons: Fusion Rock Guitar or 32-2725 Private Lessons: Jazz Guitar or 32-2727 Private Lessons: Bass and Bass Guitar or 32-2731 Private Lessons: Percussion and Drums COREQUISITES: 32-1110 Aural Skills I and 32-1120 Theory I