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Orchestral Conducting 3 (MUSI90133)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2017
Overview
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This subject will examine the role of the conductor as an accompanist. Students will work with singers and an instrumental ensemble in excerpts from opera and concert music. An ensemble and singers will be available for students to conduct during classes as required.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should have gained:
- Skills required to conduct singers in excerpts from operas, and instrumental ensembles in concert repertoire;
- Further enhanced leadership skills and expertise in directing ensembles in specific areas of the repertoire.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students will have enhanced the following generic skills:
- Understanding of the skills required when conducting recitatives, arias and ensembles with voices and orchestra;
- A deeper understanding of the essential concepts of style and interpretation;
- The ability to apply and extend this knowledge.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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| MUSI90050 | Orchestral Conducting 2 | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
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
Attendance and participation in all aspects of the class (40%); a practical test, rehearsing and performing a recitative and aria, plus a duet, from the selected repertoire (60%), to be held at the end of the intensive teaching period.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2017
Time commitment details
120 hours (including non-contact time)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A reading pack with relevant musical examples will be distributed prior to the first class.
- Links to additional information
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022