The course will focus on the relationship of music to the cultural and social environments of diverse communities. Music will be examined as a rhythmic newspaper creatively expressing the voice of culturally diverse communities seeking to inform and contribute to the mosaic of civil society. Working with professional musicialns, students will be introduced to music theory, basic reading, writing and composition. Cultures on focus include expanded introduction to the usic of Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas, Course will include review of videos, films and recordings.