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Orchestration (MUSI90196)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Semester 1
Overview
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This subject covers knowledge of the ranges and characteristics of orchestral and band instruments and techniques for notation and combination of diverse instruments. The subject will involve practical performance of the assignments directed by students. There will be a short-answer test, covering instrumental ranges, transposition, terms, techniques, and brief notated exercises as covered in lectures.
Intended learning outcomes
- identify the ranges and capabilities of orchestral and band instruments
- understand the timbral characteristics of orchestral and band instruments
- transcribe and/or arrange simple pieces for diverse instruments
- notate scores and parts for performance
- respond creatively to the particular needs of music for school use
Generic skills
- effectively reinterpret existing works
- see new potential in old materials
- communicate with groups effectively
- design tasks appropriately for different skill levels
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
- Five practical assignments, due in weeks 3,6,8,9,12 - four worth 8% each, one worth 18% (50%)
- Attendance, participation, and direction of the class ensemble in performing the assignments, throughout semester (10%)
- One practical assignment designed for school use; due in the examination period (15%)
- Short-answer test, during the examination period (25%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Elliott Gyger Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours, comprising one 2-hour lecture / tutorial per week Total time commitment 136 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
Time commitment details
136 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Instrumental Specialisation (MC-MUSPT) Specialisation (formal) Instrumental Specialisation (formal) Studio Major Studio Specialisation (MC-MUSPT)
Last updated: 3 November 2022