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Guitar Group 1 (MUSI10173)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Principal coordinator: Mx Tonié Field
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:
- Ken Murray - kenjm@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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Repertoire will cover a wide range of styles and will consist of large ensemble pieces as well as duets, trios and quartets. To join the Guitar Group, reasonable sight reading skills are required and the preferred instrument is nylon string guitar. The ensemble presents one or two concerts a semester. Appreciation of this ensemble’s repertoire is also fostered by concert attendance and critical reflection.
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.
- articulate an informed personal reaction to music
- communicate effectively and articulately about music using basic conventions of academic writing
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- 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
- demonstrate a capacity to think critically and independently
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
The minimum level of performance required for this ensemble would be equivalent to AMEB grade 7 or a high grade for VCE solo or group performance
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: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
Assessment will be on a pass/fail basis
- Preparation of parts, individual and/or sectional practice and active participation in all rehearsals, classes and performances as directed (75%)
- Three web-based multiple choice tests, based on assigned reading, relevant to the experience of music performance, due in weeks 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
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours, comprising one 2-hour rehearsal each week. Total time commitment 120 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
Principal coordinator: Mx Tonié Field
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:
- Ken Murray - kenjm@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
120 hours
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