MUSC 4953 Gospel Voices

MUSC 4953 Gospel Voices
Gospel Voices
This seminar is a cultural and anthropological study of the human voice as it has been utilized in African American gospel music. By listening to, reading about, and discussing black sacred music, we will focus on the voice and the expression of speech, sermon, and song. Challenging the assumption that sacred messages can only be delivered through the word of God (in the bible and other religious texts), this course analyzes the meaning communicated by voices and musical instruments. No prerequisites or musical knowledge is required.
credit hours: 3