Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, and Chaka Khan

Course Number
ENRB-406
Description

The Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, and Chaka Khan ensemble will study and perform the music of these great artists. In this course, students will participate in weekly supervised rehearsals. Students will gain experience and insight as to how these songs were crafted, and why they are examples of some of the greatest songs ever written. Students will take part in presenting a professional-level show at the end of the semester. This show will include some staging and choreography. Emphasis will be given to stylistic integrity, as well as melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic accuracy.

Credits
1
Prerequisites
Written approval of course instructor
Required Of
None
Electable By
All B.M. and P.D. students
Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
Location
Boston
Department
ENS
Course Chair
Trineice Robinson-Martin
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