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Appalachian Music at WWCNative Ground Music
Swannanoa Gathering
Old Time Singing
Professor: Wayne Erbsen
MUS 169 .5 credits
^Artistic Expression (partial fulfillment)
Draws from the rich vocal traditions of southern Appalachian music. Students learn to sing a wide variety of old-time songs ranging from ancient murder ballads, sentimental parlor songs, minstrel songs, bluegrass, old-time, and gospel. Students experience singing both melody and harmony.