MUSIC 0690 - UNIVERSITY GAMELAN

Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
A gamelan is a set of mostly percussive instruments featuring tuned bronze gongs, bronze-keyed instruments, and drums. In the beginning ensemble, students will learn how to perform simple compositions on several instruments as well as the basic organizing principles of javanese traditional music. The advanced ensemble is made up of students invited to join after at least one semester of beginning gamelan. Students in the advanced group will learn more complex instruments and pieces. The ensemble will also perform publically at least once every year. Dietrich School students must complete three credits in performance courses to meet the Creative Work General Education Requirement.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Attributes: Asian Studies, DSAS Creative Work General Ed. Requirement

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