MUS2480

Performance Studies: Indonesian Gamelan ( 6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Margaret Kartomi

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis: Introduction to the theory and practice of Javanese gamelan and its relationship to Javanese society, culture and performing arts, including dance and theatre. Ensembles, tuning and modal systems, musical structure and form, transmission and sociology of performance, and performance theory. Development of aurally-based performance skills.

Objectives: By the end of the semester, students undertaking the unit should have a basic knowledge of the main principles, concepts and performance techniques of Javanese or Sundanese gamelan music, dance and theatre terminology, the historical, cultural and social contexts of the gamelan performing arts, and performance ability on all the core instruments of the gamelan. They should also have knowledge of Javanese or Sundanese, as opposed to Western, approaches to playing and understanding Javanese music.

Assessment: Essay (1500 words): 30% + Written assignments (500 words equivalent): 10% + Performance assessment and concert: 60%

Contact Hours: 3 hours (1 x 1 hour lecture and 1 x 2 hour practical performance class) per week