Chicago Blues

Department - ENS
Offered - Fall, Spring, Summer
Course number - ENRT-300

The Chicago Blues ensemble will study and perform the music of the Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Willie Dixon, Koko Taylor, Freddie King, Magic Sam, Syl Johnson, Jimmy Rogers, Buddy Guy, and others. In this course, students will participate in weekly supervised rehearsals. Students will gain experience in performing music from the era that defined the style. Emphasis will be given to stylistic integrity, as well as melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic accuracy.

Credits: 1
Course Chair: Ron Savage
Prerequisites: Overall ensemble rating 5
Required of: None
Electable by: All