MUSC451 - Javanese Gamelan--Beginners

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Academic Year 2004/2005

Javanese Gamelan--Beginners
MUSC 451 FA

Clusters:

Southern Asia and Indian Ocean

aInstruction 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 for audition and interview.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 for audition and interview.

MAJOR READINGS

A GUIDE TO THE GAMELAN, N. Sorrell

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Listening assignments, recital and a short paper.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Admission by interview at the first class in World Music Hall.

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): Sumarsam,Prof. Harjito,I.

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

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 18)

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Reading Non-Verbal Texts

Permission: Permission of Instructor Required

Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005