Sociology and Anthropology students,
Dr. Michael Varner, professor of percussion and world music, has asked me to help him advertise this year’s Afro-Brazilian percussion ensemble to Sociology and Anthropology students (see the attached flyer). If you have any interest at all in world music, you are invited to participate. Even if you cannot read music and have no experience performing, you are welcome (I myself have been in the ensemble for three years as an auditor, and enjoy it immensely). All undergraduates in all UT Arlington colleges and schools are invited to sign up.
The ensemble is a course, MUSI 0114.002, which practices Tuesday evenings from 5:00 to 6:50 pm. The first half of the course is generally on West African music, and the second half is devoted to Brazilian samba. It is a great way to learn about world musical traditions, earn a semester credit hour, and get some exercise. The ensemble performs at schools and libraries in the Mid-Cities each semester, as well as on campus.
For further information, contact Dr. Varner ([log in to unmask]">[log in to unmask] or tel. x2-2526).

Karl M. Petruso
Professor and Director, Anthropology Program
University of Texas at Arlington
http://www.uta.edu/anthropology/petruso/