Performance studies: Indonesian gamelan
A Scott-Maxwell
4 or 8 points (subject available for 4 points in the Bachelor of Music)
* 4 hours per week
* Second semester
* Clayton
* Prerequisites:
Consent of instructor
* Prohibitions: MUS1060
Objectives Upon successful completion of this subject students should have acquired a basic knowledge of Javanese gamelan and vocal music, dance and theatre terminology, concepts, performance techniques and history, and a framework in which to identify, categorise and assess selected styles.
Synopsis This introductory performance-based subject acquaints students with the basic theory and practice of Central Javanese gamelan (instrumental and vocal music), dance and shadow puppet theatre (wayang kulit) accompaniment. Also examined are interrelationships between these performing arts, history and cultural context, sociology of performance, and ethnomusicological performance theory.
Assessment second year Written (2000 words): 25%
* Written/oral
assignments: 15%
* Performance assignments and concert: 50%
*
Examination (1 hour): 10%
Assessment third year (8 points) Written (2500 words): 25%
*
Written/oral assignments: 15%
* Performance assignments and concert: 50%
* Examination (1 hour): 10%
Assessment second and third year (4 points) Written (1000 words): 20%
* Performance assignments and concert) 50%
* Examination (1 hour):
20%
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