[
Wesleyan Home Page
] [
WesMaps Home Page
] [
WesMaps Archive
]
[
Course Search
] [
Course Search by CID
]
Academic Year 2001/2002
South Indian Music--Mridangam
MUSC 437 SP
The principal drum used in the performance of classical South Indian music and dance. Beginning students will learn the fundamentals of technique and will study the formation of phrases with stroke combinations.
Advanced classes will be a continuation
of lessons in a variety of talas. Individual classes supplemented by a weekly group section.
MAJOR READINGS
To be announced.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Daily practice of lessons. Memorization of technical exercises and rhythmic compositions. In-class final exam will test performance skills.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Strict attendance is compulsory. Admission by interview. Preference will be given to continuing students, then to music department graduate students and music majors, particularly those specializing in percussion.
Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed
Drop/Add form to the Registrar's
Office.
COURSE FORMAT:
Performance
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA MUSC
Grading Mode:
Graded
Prerequisites:
MUSC439 OR MUSC441 OR MUSC433 OR MUSC435
SECTION 01
- Instructor(s): Nelson,David Paul
- Times: S.....S TBA; Location: MST202
- Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 5)
- SR. major: Jr. major:
- SR. non-major: Jr. non-major: SO: FR:
Special Attributes:
- Curricular Renewal: Reading Non-Verbal Texts
- Permission: Permission of Instructor Required
Links to Web Resources For This Course.
Last Updated on MAR-19-2002
Contact
wesmaps@wesleyan.edu
to submit comments or suggestions. Please include a url, course title, faculty name or other page reference in your email
Copyright Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut, 06459