MUSC 450
Fall 2022
| Section:
01
|
| This course may be repeated for credit. |
| Crosslisting:
AFAM 450 |
This is 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. |
|
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA MUSC |
| Course Format: Performance | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
|
Fulfills a Requirement for: (MUSC) |
|
Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Various articles.
|
Examinations and Assignments:
|
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Attendance is required. A 1 hour sectional rehearsal in addition to class time is required. This rehearsal day and time will be determined once students are selected for the class.
An audition is required for this class.
Auditions:
Monday, September 5, 2022
9:00am-3:00pm
Usdan Drum Room B23
Cut and paste the following link to sign-up for an audition.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PdPKZ3H2HTgR61bfaAzDxEHmE3Xhc65Dq3bjrAbYAWc/edit#gid=0
Contact the instructor if you cannot make this audition time. |
| Instructor(s): Scott,Briele Times: ..T.R.. 08:50AM-10:10AM; Location: USDANDRUM; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 12 | 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: 2 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 1 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 1 |
|