Origins of the American Brass Band

PSBR-111

This course will explore the roots of and multicultural influences on brass bands in the Americas through lecture and performance. It will explore the influence of different cultures—including French, German, Italian, Irish, Spanish, African, Cuban, Puerto Rican, and Brazilian—as well as brass band development in the Americas, from American Civil War bands to hip-hop, reggaeton, and current-day New Orleans and New York brass bands. The course is a historically interactive performance ensemble. 

Credits
2
Prerequisites
AFST-221
Required Of
None
Electable By
All B.M. and P.D. students
Semesters Offered
Fall
Location
Boston
Valencia
Department
BRASS
Course Chair
Tanya Darby
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