Wesleyan University Orchestra
MUSC 439
Spring 2025
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01
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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: None |
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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)
Midterm Performance:
Saturday, March 1st, dress rehearsal at 12:00pm, show at 3:00pm
Final Performance:
Friday, May 2nd, dress rehearsal at 5:00pm, show 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.
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.
Spring 2025 Meet-and-Greet and Sight Reading (bring your instruments)
Thursday, January 23rd, 7:00-9:30pm
Crowell Concert Hall
The first rehearsal is open for all, no obligation to register.
RSVP to secure a part: npotemkina@wesleyan.edu
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| Instructor(s): Potemkina,Nadya Times: ...W... 04:30PM-06:00PM; ....R.. 07:00PM-09:30PM; Location: CROWELL; CROWELL; |
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