MUSE 266 - MARIACHI II

Credits: 1

Description
This course is intended for mariachi directors to develop a broad-based knowledge of performance practices within mariachi literature from the roots of Mariachi to present day. In addition to course participation as an instrumentalist, students will participate in the transcription of musical selections, teaching, rehearsing, and conducting specific pieces to develop rehearsal techniques relating to mariachi standards and historical selections.

Student Learning Outcomes

Complete a transcription of a historically significant mariachi selection.
Oversee rehearsal of the transcription.
Re-arrange the transcription where relevant.
Create a brief historical document, written to provide reasoning for the importance of the transcription choice.

Prerequisite: MUSE 166 or Instructor approval
Corequisite: None

Graded: Letter Grade.
May Be Repeated: Four times for up to 4 credits