ENS 579 - Rock Ensemble

The Nazareth College Rock Ensemble is a non-auditioned ensemble dedicated to the performance of outstanding rock and roll repertoire spanning from the early 1950’s to the present. Students will study improvisation as well as appropriate stylistic and musical traits associated with various rock genre including the blues, R&B, rockabilly, folk rock, classic rock, surf rock, pop rock, progressive rock, soul, punk as well as more contemporary styles such as jam band rock, indie rock among others. Additionally, students will learn how to rehearse and prepare a rock song from beginning to performance and how to promote and market a rock band. The ensemble is open to all Nazareth College students.

Prerequisites & Notes
Term cycle: Fall and Spring. Yearly cycle: all years.

Credits: 0 to .50