ETSU'S Old-Time Music Program
New Courses for Old-Time Music
New coursework offers unique, hands-on experiences for students
We are excited to announce brand new coursework in old-time music. The new classes
offer unique, hands-on experiences for students to learn the music of their choice,
while immersing themselves in the culture that surrounds the music. In addition to
the well-established band classes and individual instruction that are at the heart
of the program, new classes are now being offered in fieldwork, archives and music
collections, musicianship and artistry, shape-note singing, traditional dance, and
more. ETSU has long been at the forefront of traditional music in higher education,
and is now positioned to offer students a wide-ranging and flexible degree program.
The new courses will also be part of the revised major in Bluegrass, Old-time, and
Country Music Studies, which will roll out in Fall 2021. Director of old-time music
Roy Andrade says that “these new courses will give students a chance to experience
old-time music from many perspectives. In addition to playing in old-time groups each
semester and taking lessons on their chosen instrument(s), students will make pilgrimages
to visit tradition bearers and really immerse
themselves in the culture of the music.” ETSU is the first university program to
develop a full curriculum specifically for old-time musicians. Former students of
old-time music at ETSU include Amythyst Kiah, Nokosee Fields, Noah Wall (Barefoot
Movement), Hasee Ciaccio, The Burnett Sisters, Micah Spence, Chloe Edmonson, Kris
Truelsen, Meade Richter, and many more.
For more information contact Roy Andrade, andrade@etsu.edu
New courses available now:
BLUE - 2910 - Old-Time Music History I
BLUE - 2920 - Old-Time Music History II
BLUE - 2940 - Digital and Archival Resources for Traditional Musicians
BLUE - 2930 - Practical Musicianship Skills for Old-Time Musicians
BLUE - 3920 - Art of Interpretation for Old-Time Musicians
BLUE - 4910 - Tradition Bearer Field Experience
Click Here to See Course Descriptions in the Catalog
