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Early Voices Ensemble 1 (MUSI20140)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
For all administrative enquiries, e.g. enrolment (including quota), class registration, special consideration enquiries:
For all academic enquiries, e.g. assessment, attendance or subject matter enquiries:
- Stephen Grant - sjgrant@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This is a small chamber choir of 12–20 members that performs music of the middle ages, renaissance and baroque. The ensemble performs both a cappella and also in conjunction with other early music ensembles.
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 group
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
An audition will be required at the first rehearsal. Enrolment may be subject to the requirements of the ensemble.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Previous choral experience and good sight singing ability is required.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- Assessment will be based on preparation of parts, individual and/or sectional practice and active participation in all rehearsals, classes and performances as directed (75%)
- 3 web-based multiple choice tests, based on assigned reading, relevant to the experience of music performance, in week 4, 8 and 12 (25%)
Hurdle requirement:
- Less than 80% attendance will result in a fail. All assessment components must be passed in order to pass the subject.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Tonie Field Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours, comprising one 2-hour rehearsal each week Total time commitment 120 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
For all administrative enquiries, e.g. enrolment (including quota), class registration, special consideration enquiries:
For all academic enquiries, e.g. assessment, attendance or subject matter enquiries:
- Stephen Grant - sjgrant@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
120 hours
Additional delivery details
Not available to BMus students
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A reading pack will be available for purchase from the Bookroom at the start of semester.
- Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
Last updated: 27 April 2024