Student Furnished Course Supplies/Prerequisites: A prerequisite is an open mind. To listen to selections at home, it would be best to have a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer that has speakers.

Course Description: The longer I live, the more I realize that most of us are exposed to very few styles of music. Here in the U.S., most of us have an even narrower experience with music styles than most people in other countries. But there are so many wonderful and fascinating types of music! In this course we will survey music in the world and why it is important. With so much to cover, we will not be diving into Western civilization’s music...that will be another course. To quote two authors about the diversity of world music: “A deeper exploration of these many different communities can reveal overlaps, shared horizons, and common concerns in spite of, and because of, this very diversity.” (Nettl & Rommen, Excursions in World Music) Let’s travel the world together – musically!

Course Instructor: Warren Kunz created a music studio near Seattle teaching piano/voice lessons to 500+ students. He also taught college ear training, was active in 2 music teachers’ groups, and received a State Hall of Fame teaching honor. His fascination with world music also led him to collect and learn to play many instruments. He completed a graduate degree in World Music Pedagogy from No. Ill. Univ. and studies/plays wind and percussion world instruments. He has taught USU and NIU world music classes. kunzmusicstudio@comcast.net – Teaching music to facilitate cultural awakening in our communities
kunzmusicstudio@comcast.net