MUSC 450
Spring 2011
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01
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| This course may be repeated for credit. |
An ensemble course in the musical arts of the Trinidadian steelband. Students learn to perform on steelband instruments and study the social, historical, and cultural context of the ensemble. We also address issues of theory, acoustics, arranging, and composing. Readings, recordings, and video viewings supplement in-class instruction. The ensemble will present public performances. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Designing, Creating, and Realizing, Intercultural Literacy |
| 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
Stumpfle, Stephen, THE STEELBAND MOVEMENT
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Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Attendance is required.
Auditions will be held in Usdan B22 (Steel Drum Room) beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, January 24th. |
| Instructor(s): Carbone,William C. Times: .M.W... 07:00PM-08:20PM; Location: USDANMUSIC; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 30 | Permission of instructor will be granted during the drop/add period. Students must submit either a ranked or unranked drop/add request for this course. |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 12 | 1st Ranked: 1 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 11 |
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