About
The Old-Time String Band is a UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music ensemble, once called the Anglo-American Ensemble, that plays early American country music with roots in both African-American and Scots-Irish traditions. Its repertoire runs from Appalachian and Midwestern fiddle tunes and North Carolina and Georgia string band music to Cajun/Creole fiddle, bluegrass, country blues and jug band music. Fiddle, five-string banjo, guitar, mandolin, upright bass and lap dulcimer are the core instruments, with spoons, washboard, jug, harmonica or accordion added when a tune calls for them.
Written by Bruin Clubs from the club's own website and socials, October 2026. Source (opens in a new tab)
How to join
Students should already play a relevant instrument or have singing experience in old-time, hymn, or bluegrass styles, and bring their own instruments; contact the course instructor about enrollment (ETHNMUS 91 and 161Z, section 3).
From the club's own Instagram, Linktree or website, checked October 2, 2026.
Details
- Who can join
- Undergrads & grads
- Type
- Campus ensemble
- Listed under
- Herb Alpert School of Music
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