Fusion Repertoire Development and Application

ILPD-339

In this course students are introduced to the concept of fusion drumming. Utilizing recordings from bands like Weather Report, Return to Forever, The Headhunters, Mahavishnu Orchestra, and The Tony Williams Lifetime, students gain familiarity with the concept of fusion and how they can apply it practically. The course also uses examples from current groups like Robert Glasper, Brotherly, and Snarky Puppy.  Additionally, there are specific feels, mechanics, and rhythmic concepts that are introduced, aimed at providing students with the tools to play fusion music. Examples of contemporary funk, 6/8, 3/4, odd times, Afro-Cuban, and Brazilian are utilized to construct the foundation necessary to play fusion.  

Credits
1
Prerequisites
Overall ensemble rating 3
Required Of
None
Electable By
All percussion principals
Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
Location
Boston
Department
PERC
Course Chair
Yoron Israel
Taught By
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