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Honours Chamber Music 2 (MUSI40081)
HonoursPoints: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
Chamber Music involves the formation of instrumental/vocal groupings of 3 or more players, according to repertoire requirements.
Students will develop musical and professional techniques and skills required for 21st century chamber musicians and study selected repertoire to performance standard.
The subject involves the study and preparation of diverse chamber repertoire requiring individual part-preparation and regular group rehearsals.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- show technical development as chamber music players
- perform selected repertoire to concert standard
- demonstrate a capacity to think critically and independently in matters of corporate style, sonority, balance, ensemble, phrasing, blending and musical gesture
- identify the broad and diverse cultural references of the chamber music literature
- apply time and people management skills to rehearsal and performance planning
- utilize teamwork and entrepreneurial skills in concert planning, publicity and audience development
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- demonstrate a capacity to think critically and independently
- study selected chamber repertoire to performance standard
- apply time and people management skills to rehearsal and performance planning
- demonstrate teamwork skills in rehearsal/performance groups numbering from two to ten persons
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSI40062 | Honours Chamber Music 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
6.25 |
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
- Preparation of parts and rehearsals, and active participation in tutorial throughout semester. Ongoing Weeks 1-12. (35%)
- A portfolio demonstrating the performance planning process and outcome; and a 300-word self-evaluation report. (15%)
- Concert-standard performance of 15 minutes chamber music repertoire to be held before an audience in an appropriate venue. Performance will be video recorded. Video submission due third Monday of examination period. (50%)
Hurdle Requirement: 100% attendance is expected. Less than 75% attendance at classes will result in a fail.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Alvin Wong Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 85 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
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Alvin Wong Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 17 hours Total time commitment 85 hours Teaching period 23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018 Census date 31 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
85 hours
Additional delivery details
2 x 1-hour classes in weeks 1 & 2.
5 x 1-hour tutorials during semester.
5 x 2-hour classes during semester.
Students intending to enrol in Chamber Music must submit a Chamber Music Application Form.
The completed form must be submitted no later than 5PM on Friday of Week 1.
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 Informal specialisation Performance Specialisation (BH-MUS)
Last updated: 3 November 2022