HWST 177 - Hawaiian Music in Transition (DA)

Credits: 3
Class hours: 3 lecture

Description:   This course studies musical traditions in Hawai‘i from pre-contact to the present. It includes indigenous Hawaiian music, its acculturated forms and contemporary trends, and non-Hawaiian music in Hawai‘i.  Students will consider aspects of musical style, instruments used, composition, teaching and performance practice, the role of music in society, and repertoire.  No musical background is necessary.

Spring