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Shakuhachi 1 (MUSI20104)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)
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 receive tuition in the traditional Japanese pedagogical style for shakuhachi (bamboo flute). Classes will cover the history and construction of the shakuhachi; breathing, blowing and fingering techniques and the different notation systems. The repertoire studied includes folk songs, traditional ensemble and Zen meditation pieces ( Hogaku). Students will be required to purchase their own flute.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- demonstrate a fundamental understanding of the physical and intellectual requirements of the art of shakuhachi
- demonstrate an understanding of the context of the classical repertoire of the shakuhachi.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- demonstrate teamwork skills in rehearsal/ performance groups
- apply time and people management skills to rehearsal and performance planning
- demonstrate the ability to incorporate practical musical skills in unfamiliar musical traditions into their musical life
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, classes and performances (50%)
- A practical examination (10-minutes) during the examination period (50%)
Hurdle requirement:
- 100% weekly punctual and full attendance is expected. Less than 80% attendance will result in a fail.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Nicholas Tochka Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours, comprising one 2-hour group tuition class per week Total time commitment 60 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 - Semester 2
Principal coordinator Nicholas Tochka Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours, comprising one 2-hour group tuition class per week Total time commitment 60 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019
Time commitment details
60 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A subject pack will be available for purchase from the Melbourne University Bookshop before the start of semester. Students will be required to purchase their own flute with accompanying manual.
The flute must be a 1.8 shaku length (D-fundamental tuning). We recommend the "SHAKUHACHI YUU". The manual is MacGregor, Andrew Shakuhachi Manual.
These items will be available for purchase at the first rehearsal session.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Diploma in Music Course Graduate Diploma in Music Informal specialisation Performance/ Composition/ Musicology/ Ethnomusicology - 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