GE Course: The Brazilian Experience

Music 3360

The Brazilian Experience: Surveying Brazilian Culture through Music and Education *


Summer Term

GEL: Visual and Performing Arts (VPA)

GEN: Traditions, Cultures and Transformations Theme (TT)

Open to music majors and non-majors. No previous musical experience required.

* This is a 4-credit theme course.

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Course Description

The purpose of this course is to provide Ohio State students with an intense immersion experience centered on Brazilian music, culture and education.
 
Following six days of on-campus coursework, participants will trek to Salvador and Rio de Janeiro for two weeks of study and cultural engagement. Events include city tours of Salvador and Rio; master classes in Afro-Brazilian percussion, samba and forro dance styles; Brazilian chamber music and samba school traditions. Additionally, participants will perform eight school concerts for Brazilian school children in Calabar, Pacificadora, Barrio de Paz, Maple Bear (Salvador) and Meu + Seu (Rio).

For program details, application and more, visit the Ohio State Office of International Affairs.