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Orchestral Experience 1 (MUSI90217)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 18.75On Campus (Southbank)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Overview
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Students will be placed in University of Melbourne orchestral ensembles for intensive training in all aspects pertaining to performing in a large ensemble setting. A focused approach to the rehearsal, recording, and performance of a broad range of works from across the symphonic canon and new works will be addressed through the guidance of specialist staff. Other topics addressed will include rehearsal conduct/etiquette and knowledge of performance styles.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Understand the basic skills required to perform and record as a member of a symphony orchestra.
- Communicate appropriately with a conductor and other members of the orchestra.
- Understand general styles of performance for orchestral repertoire.
- Demonstrate an awareness of differing performance styles for repertoire throughout history.
- Demonstrate an understanding of orchestral music.
- Demonstrate collegial communication skills.
- Distinguish between performing in primary and accompanying roles.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of how to approach new works.
- Work collaboratively with other musicians.
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
Weekly preparation of parts, individual and/or sectional practice and active contribution to all rehearsals and performances as directed throughout semester, 100%. (ILOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9)
Hurdle requirement: 100% weekly punctual and full attendance at all rehearsals and performances as directed is expected throughout semester. (ILOs 1, 2, and 9)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Joel Brennan Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours Total time commitment 255 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
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- 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