Indian Music

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

Music Objectives

• Explain the Indian Notation System and why it matters writing traditional compositions using the same notation system.
• Describe the Guru Shishya Parampara and how the oral tradition of learning helps creativity.
• Perform Indian Classical using any one traditional Indian Instrument (Sarod, Sitar or Tabla)
• Learn about cultural values while learning North Indian Classical music.
• Identify stages of group development and explain appropriate responses for each stage.
• Demonstrate interpersonal awareness during live performance

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure	Percentage/Points
Final Exam (Practical on Sarod/Sitar/Tabla or other preapproved instrument)	50%
Class Tests (Theory)	25%
Attendance/Participation	25%

Grading Scale

Percentage	Letter Grade
93.4% and above	A
90% - 93.3%	A-
86.7% - 89.9%	B+
83.4% - 86.6%	B
80% - 83.3%	B-
76.7% - 79.9%	C+
73.4% - 76.6%	C
70% - 73.3.%	C-
Below 60%	F

Attendance/Participation:

Attendance is required. Participation includes engagement in class discussion and adequate preparation for class.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

Book: Understanding Indian Classical Music (Revised Edition) Gaurang L. Doshi ISBN 978-0-9979989-0-0