Wesleyan University Orchestra
MUSC 439
Fall 2015
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| This course may be repeated for credit. |
The Wesleyan University Orchestra performs music from all periods of music history, featuring classical repertoire alongside popular and contemporary works.
Rehearsals will combine intensive concert preparation with occasional readings of works not scheduled for performance. Open to all members of the Wesleyan community, this course may be taken for credit or noncredit. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA MUSC |
| Course Format: Performance | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (MUSC) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
TBA
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Examinations and Assignments:
Midterm concert -- Sunday, October 18th, 3:00pm, Crowell Hall; Dress Rehearsal -- at noon.
Program: Carl Nielsen, "Aladdin," Op. 34; Arthur Honegger, Concerto da Camera for Flute and English Horn (featuring Wesleyan private lesson instructors); Pyotr Tchaikovsky, "Romeo and Juliet" Fantasy-Overture.
Final Concert -- Saturday, December 5th, 7:00pm, Crowell Hall; Dress Rehearsal-- at 4:00pm;
Program: Leonard Bernstein, Suite from "West Side Story" and TBA |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Students who are taking advantage of pre-registration are required to contact the instructor to arrange an interview/audition meeting as soon as they register for the class. Only returning ensemble members may pre-register without an interview/audition.
Auditions are mandatory for all incoming members (NEW to the ensembles), as well as for former participants who took the previous semester off (for any reason).
Requirements:
- a prepared piece that will best showcase your performance skills (accompaniment is not required);
- you will be asked to sight-read an elementary/intermediate level excerpt at the time of your audition.
To sign up for an audition, navigate to: http://doodle.com/g2yciarvr2tdhxk7
In case none of the times available work for you, please make an individual appointment with the conductor (email preferred) for a later date. All auditions must be completed by the end of the drop-add period.
This course may be repeated. Undergraduates may take this course up to two times for a letter grade and up to four times for credit towards graduation. |
| Instructor(s): Potemkina,Nadya Times: .M.W... 07:00PM-09:00PM; Location: CROWELL; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 100 | Permission of instructor approval will be granted by the instructor during pre-registration through the Electronic Portfolio. Click "Add to My Courses" and "To request a POI electronically, click here" to submit your request. |
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