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MUSC451

Javanese Gamelan--Beginners MUSC451 FA

Fall 96 Availability (Last Updated on Thu Apr 17 05:01:13 EDT 1997 )

Section  Limit  Enrollment  Available
  01       15      0         15

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

JAVANESE GAMELAN, J. Lindsay
INTRODUCTION TO JAVANESE GAMELAN, Sumarsam

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. 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 Studio

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA MUSC

Prerequisites: None

Section 01: Harjito, I; Sumarsam; Times: .T.T... 10:00AM;; Grading Mode: Mixed; Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 4, Fr: 4; Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997

About the Photo:

Afternoon gamelan workshop given by professor Sumarsam before an evening performance of "The Temple of Pendur" in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; 1/5/92

Reference:

B. Burkhart - Wesleyan Photo Archives

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