MUSC451 - Javanese Gamelan--Beginners

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Academic Year 2001/2002

Javanese Gamelan--Beginners
MUSC 451 SP

Clusters:

Southern Asia and Indian Ocean

Instruction in the performance of orchestral music of Central Java. Various levels of difficulty are represented in the playing techniques of different instruments, mainly tuned gongs and metallophones. Previous formal music instruction is not necessary. Students should not preregister for this course. Interested students should attend the first class with a Drop/Add slip.

MAJOR READINGS

Sorrell, Neil; A GUIDE TO THE GAMELAN

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

There will be reading and listening assignments, a recital and a short paper.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

By interview. The date of interview will be announced. Students will not preregister for this course. Interested students should attend the first class with a Drop/Add slip.

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: Student Option

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Harjito,I.

Times: ..T.R.. 10:30AM-11:50AM; Location: WMH

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 18)

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