African American Music Ensemble - The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music

African American Music Ensemble

African American Music Ensemble

Course Information:
ETHNMUS 91 and 161P

Director: Dr. Diane White-Clayton

 

 

African American Music Ensemble performs a diverse range of vocal repertoire including spirituals, gospel, freedom/Civil Rights songs, and other works by African-Diasporic composers, including anthems, hymn arrangements, and various forms of contemporary choral music.

For information about course enrollment, contact instructor Diane White-Clayton.

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