BS: Folk Music Course

Subject: RE: BS: Folk Music Course
From: catspaw49
Date: 03 Jan 01 - 11:36 PM

Well Jon, there goes the whole course right down the crapper....................

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Folk Music Course
From: Jon Freeman
Date: 03 Jan 01 - 10:02 PM

Sinsull, does this mean that some poor sod would have to define "folk"?

Jon

Subject: RE: BS: Folk Music Course
From: SINSULL
Date: 03 Jan 01 - 08:10 PM

Allan - "course" not PhD. Just a basic introduction, I think, to start. And if it happens, you may find yourself in the thick of it. Be afraid. Be very afraid.

Subject: RE: BS: Folk Music Course
From: Allan C.
Date: 03 Jan 01 - 07:37 PM

Gosh, if we were to follow the existing methods of putting together a curriculum, one entire semester could be comprised of nothing more than the examination of songs dealing with high crimes. Another whole semester could be spent on the history (and the attitudes toward them) of wars as told through folksongs.

I think this would be a great thing to get started; but I will have to remain as a sideline cheerleader.

Subject: RE: BS: Folk Music Course
From: katlaughing
Date: 03 Jan 01 - 12:50 PM

Hey that looks pretty neat, Sins. The teaching application doesn't look to bad, either.

kat

Subject: Folk Music Course
From: SINSULL
Date: 03 Jan 01 - 12:07 PM

Just received an email from Barnes and Noble. They are offering free on-line courses in everything from yoga to Jazz. This may be the perfect way to introduce the internet generation to folk and blues. The address is:
http://www.barnesandnobleuniversity.com/Classroom/Course/1,1438,25015_25507__,00.html
Sorry - I still haven't mastered the blue clicky.
So, is there anyone interested in putting together a curriculum and presenting it to B&N? Maybe one person could handle Sea Shanties, another English Ballads, etc. Each would research his or her specialty. A section could be on instruments, maybe. We have the talent here to do this. And we need a "spokesperson" with a recognizable name to present it on line. I am willing to coordinate. Maybe it could include the Travelling Mudcat Show. Feedback?