Central Asian Music Ensemble
MUSC 427
Spring 2026
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| This course may be repeated for credit. |
| Crosslisting:
MDST 427 |
The Central Asian Music Ensemble is dedicated to the study and performance of music from a region at the crossroads of Eurasia, encompassing the post-Soviet states of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. Established in Fall 2023, the ensemble currently comprises Kazakh and Kyrgyz plucked and bowed lutes, plucked zithers, end-blown flutes, clay ocarinas, jaw harps, frame drums, and other percussion instruments. Students learn the basic techniques of playing the instruments and singing in a variety of regional styles while exploring the history and cultural significance of music in nomadic and sedentary Central Asian societies through individual tutorials, group rehearsals, and engagement with visiting artists from Central Asia. In addition to playing traditional and contemporary repertoires from the region, students are encouraged to compose and improvise with ensemble instruments. Previous experience with string or wind instruments such as the guitar, violin, cello, or flute is desirable but not required. Students from diverse backgrounds are welcome to participate. |
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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: (Medieval Studies Minor)(Medieval Studies)(Middle Eastern Studies Minor) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Theodore Levin, Saida Daukeyeva, and Elmira Köchümkulova (eds), THE MUSIC OF CENTRAL ASIA, Indiana University Press, 2016, www.musicofcentralasia.org
Additional reading and listening assignments, and sheet music shared via Google
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Examinations and Assignments:
Assessment is based on completion of reading and listening assignments, mandatory attendance at all tutorials, rehearsals, and performances, independent practice, development of basic musical skills, and creativity.
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Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Previous training on stringed or wind instruments such as the guitar, violin, cello, or flute is desirable but not required. Students from various backgrounds are welcome to participate.
Interested students should contact the instructor to discuss their background and arrange an interview and audition. Please email Prof. Saida Daukeyeva (sdaukeyeva@wesleyan.edu) if you have any questions.
Sectionals will be held on Fridays from 10:00am - 11:20am in MST 301.
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| Instructor(s): Daukeyeva,Saida Times: ..T.... 04:30PM-06:30PM; .....F. 10:00AM-11:20AM; Location: TBA |
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: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
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