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While the emphasis is on contemporary Western models, the history and technology of precursors and non-Western instruments will be addressed. It is hoped that students will develop a thorough knowledge of the history, technology and performance of their own instruments, as well as an appreciation and some familiarity with all ancient and modern musical instruments. To gain an understanding of the workings of musical instruments, projects will include the construction of instruments from simple ones—constructed from easy recipes and materials readily found around the house— to some requiring more sophisticated formulas and parts. Some of our classes may be held in the Mechanical Engineering Department’s Laboratory Space at Wyman Park.