Orchestral Conducting (MUSI90003)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
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This subject covers topics such as: baton grammar, score preparation, rehearsal technique, principles of orchestral conducting and comparisons will be made of various recorded performances. An ensemble will be available for students to conduct, to ensure that the practical application of the study is understood.
This subject can be taken as a single subject via the Community Access Program. Further information regarding the Community Access Program can be accessed via this website - http://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/courses/single_subject_studies
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Rehearse and conduct short works for orchestral instruments; and
- Evaluate and prepare scores for orchestras of varying abilities.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- demonstrate skills in cooperation, communication and negotiation that allow for effective working in teams
- apply time and people management skills to rehearsal and performance planning
- demonstrate a capacity to think critically and independently
- demonstrate an informed and critical awareness of issues related to musical diversity
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Active participation in all aspects of the class, throughout the teaching period (10%)
- A folio (2,000 word equivalent) including class notes and examples of score preparation, due 5 weeks after classes finish (40%)
- A 15-minute individual practical test, rehearsing and performing orchestral excerpts, due 1 week after classes finish (50%)
Hurdle requirement:
- 100% attendance is expected, less than 80% will result in a fail in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- August
Principal coordinator Ian Godfrey Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 28 hours over four intensive teaching days (9:00am - 4:00pm on each day of classes). Total time commitment 136 hours Teaching period 12 August 2017 to 2 September 2017 Last self-enrol date 16 August 2017 Census date 25 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 14 October 2017 August contact information
Time commitment details
136 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Music Studies Major Instrumental Specialisation (MC-MUSPT) Specialisation (formal) Instrumental Specialisation (formal) Studio Major Studio Specialisation (MC-MUSPT)
Last updated: 3 November 2022