Wesleyan University Orchestra
MUSC 439
Fall 2024
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| This course may be repeated for credit. |
The Wesleyan University Orchestra is a student-community ensemble that is open to everyone with a passion for orchestral literature. Prospective members should have an intermediate-to-advanced skill level of performance on an orchestral instrument. The orchestra performs music from all genres and time periods, ranging from the 18th-century "classics" to contemporary academic and popular compositions. The orchestra presents three concerts each year: a "masterworks" program in early December, often featuring one of the department's private lessons instructors or a guest artist as a soloist; a children's concert in early March; and the Student Concerto Competition concert in early May. The orchestra occasionally collaborates with the Wesleyan Concert Choir. For more information about the orchestra visit: https://orchestra.site.wesleyan.edu/ |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA MUSC |
| Course Format: Performance | Grading Mode: Graded |
| 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
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Examinations and Assignments:
Occasional score study, listening, and practice assignments (mandatory, to be submitted via Moodle)
Most Wednesday rehearsals will be devoted to sectionals (mandatory)
Final Performance: Friday, November 22nd, dress rehearsal at 5:00pm, concert at 8:00pm
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Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
All members of the ensemble must secure their availability for the entire duration of the Thursday night rehearsal.
Most Wednesday rehearsals will be devoted to sectionals. Students who cannot attend Wednesday sectionals due to scheduling conflicts will still be able to participate and audit the course.
Midterm Performance: TBA.
Final Concert: Friday, November 22nd, dress rehearsal at 5:00pm, performance at 8:00pm
Placement auditions are mandatory for all incoming members as well as former participants who took time off, for any reason. To inquire about an audition contact Nadya Potemkina, npotemkina@wesleyan.edu.
Some sections of the orchestra fill up quicker than others. It is recommended to inquire about an audition ahead of time.
The first class period (Wednesday, September 4th, 4:30-6:00pm) is reserved for new auditions.
Please, sign up here: https://calendar.app.google/LLHeQXzzKr9MBBddA
Auditions will take place in Crowell Concert Hall; play any selection of music you feel most comfortable with.
First Full Rehearsal: Meet-and-Greet and Sight Reading
(bring your instruments)
Thursday, September 5th, 7:00-9:30pm
Crowell Concert Hall
Come even if you have not auditioned yet!
The first two weeks of rehearsals are open to all, no obligation to register.
RSVP to secure a part: npotemkina@wesleyan.edu
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| Instructor(s): Potemkina,Nadya Times: ....R.. 07:00PM-09:30PM; ...W... 04:30PM-06:00PM; Location: CROWELL; CROWELL; |
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