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Orchestra Administration (MUSI90219)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
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This subject examines the inner workings of a symphony orchestra's administration. Taught by staff members of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, students will gain valuable insight into various "behind the scenes" activities through four modules:
- Artistic planning, Library Administration, & Operations
- Management, Finance, Human Resources
- Marketing, Development, & Sales
- Education and Community Engagement
The subject will explore how a well-functioning administrative team is essential to the artistic outcomes of the orchestra, while considering the role orchestra members can play to ensure a productive synergy between performers and administrators.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Work with colleagues on projects that serve and support the artistic aim of an orchestra.
- Understand the role of orchestra administrators to an extent that communication can be respectful and efficient for all issues in the workplace.
- Develop complementary skills, knowledge, and understandings of the roles and responsibilities of various aspects of orchestral administration (e.g., artistic development, philanthropy, music library, education outreach, labor negotiations, and contracts).
- Understand what role a modern orchestra considers itself to play in society.
Last updated: 3 November 2022