MUSI 343 - University Steel Band

The Truman State University Steel Band is a laboratory and performance experience utilizing a full ensemble of authentic Trinidadian steel drums. Intercultural and historical performance practice perspective is drawn from the prerequisite course, MUSI 390 - The Steelpan Music of Trinidad and Tobago. The weekly structure of this ensemble course incorporates both individual performance demonstrations and group rehearsal through one, one-hour meeting per week. The Truman State University Steel Band is open to all students regardless of major. No music reading ability is required as music is taught utilizing traditional Trinidadian oral/rote pedagogies.

Prerequisite: MUSI 390 - The Steelpan Music of Trinidad and Tobago with a grade of C or better or consent of the instructor.
Credits: 1