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University Orchestral Ensembles 1 (MUSI20124)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
For orchestral-related enquiries, please contact the head of area:
- Strings: Dr Curt Thompson w.thompson@unimelb.edu.au
- Woodwind: Derek Jones drjones@unimelb.edu.au
- Brass: Don Immel don.immel@unimelb.edu.au
- Persussion: Peter Neville pneville@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
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The Orchestral Ensembles (including large instrumental bands and orchestras) play an important role in the educational and performance activities of the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music. Students participating in Orchestral Ensembles gain invaluable experience through rehearsing and performing a wide variety of works from the symphonic canon.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Show technical development as ensemble musicians
- Participate with ability and self-confidence as a team member of a performing group
- Perform selected repertoire to concert standard
- Identify and exhibit specific knowledge of a range of ensemble repertoire
- exhibit an informed respect for the values and principles of ensemble performance
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Demonstrate a capacity to think critically and independently
- Study selected repertoire relevant to the ensemble to performance standard
- Apply time and people management skills to rehearsal and performance planning
- demonstrate teamwork skills in rehearsal/performance groups
Last updated: 11 December 2024