MUSC 450
Spring 2024
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01
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| 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. |
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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
Various articles
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Examinations and Assignments:
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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.
There is no preregistration for this course.
Auditions Required - no experience necessary.
AUDITIONS: Friday, January 26, 2024
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Usdan Basement Steel Band Room
Sign up for an audition on the Music Department website under Ensemble Auditions:
https://www.wesleyan.edu/music/ensembles/Ensemble%20Audition%20Sign-up%20Sheets.html
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| 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: 3 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 1 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 2 |
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