Introduction to the theory and practice of Javanese gamelan and its relationship to Javanese and Balinese 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. -- Course Website
Instructor: Dr Aline Scott-Maxwell
Prerequisites: Prior experience in gamelan practice/theory plus audition
