Fiddle

MIN2227.01

Course Description

Summary

For the experienced (2+years of playing) violinist. Lessons in traditional styles of fiddling - Quebecois, New England, Southern Appalachian, Cajun, Irish & Scottish. This tutorial is designed to heighten awareness of the variety of ways the violin is played regionally and socially in North America (and indeed around the world these days) and to give practical music skills for furthering personal music making. Student will be expected to perform at a music gathering, or as part of a concert, in ensemble and/or solo. Student must have their own instrument or make arrangements for renting one from the music department. This will be a group lesson.

Prerequisites

None.

Please contact the faculty member :

Instructor

  • John Kirk

Day and Time

Academic Term

Spring 2014

Area of Study

Credits

2

Course Level

2000

Maximum Enrollment

6