Intermediate Taiko--Japanese Drumming Ensemble
MUSC 417
Fall 2024
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| This course may be repeated for credit. |
This course introduces students to Japanese taiko drumming. The overarching goal of this class is to gain a broad understanding of Japanese culture by studying the theory, performance practices, and history of various genres of classical, folk, and contemporary music traditions. Students will gain a better understanding of the spirit behind the matsuri (festival) and Japanese performance arts through learning basic taiko technique and a couple of pieces on the Japanese taiko drum. The distinction between this course and MUSC 416 Beginning Taiko lies in the pace of instruction and the quantity of musical pieces covered. Students should wear clothes appropriate for demanding physical activity (i.e., stretching, squatting, various large arm movements). |
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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 Major 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:
Students will be assigned weekly readings and viewings that deal with these various Japanese performing arts and are expected to write a brief response paper for each assignment. Students are expected to show concerted effort in learning the pieces, attend all classes plus the one hour weekly TA sessions (day/time TBD). There will be a student performance at the end of the semester. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Admitted students will be required to have a pair of bachi (sticks), which the students have to pay on the first day of class ($30). Not required for audition.
Students are required to participate in the one hour weekly TA sessions, day and time TBD, and are required to participate in the final concert.
Admission by audition only. Please attend the first class to audition.
Note: Wear comfortable clothes for easy movement. Shoes are not worn on the floor so bring something else to wear on your feet if you do not want to go barefoot. |
| Instructor(s): Tanakadate,Fumi Times: .M..... 03:30PM-05:30PM; Location: TBA |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 20 | 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: 1 | 2nd Ranked: 1 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
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