Indonesian Gamelan Ensemble (MUSI20138)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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This subject introduces students to the Indonesian gamelan, an ensemble of tuned percussion, gongs, and chimes. Through weekly rehearsals culminating in an end-of-semester performance, students learn to perform and analyse the traditional interlocking melodies of Indonesian music on several instruments.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • perform competently on several Javanese instruments;
  • work cooperatively as a member of a gamelan ensemble;
  • demonstrate basic musical competency as a performer of gamelan music;
  • identify and describe the cultural and historical significance of the gamelan in Indonesian society.

Generic skills

On completion of this subject students should have the ability to:

  • demonstrate an openness to new ideas about music;
  • work cooperatively in a music ensemble;
  • think critically and independently as a musician;
  • understand and appreciate cultural diversity.

Last updated: 14 March 2025

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: 14 March 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage
Week 620%
Week 1220%

A ten-minute practical exam

  • 10 minutes
End of semester30%

Active contributions to weekly rehearsals and performances

Throughout the semester30%

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorNicholas Tochka
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours36 hours, comprising one 1-hour lecture and one 2-hour rehearsal each week during the semester
    Total time commitment136 hours
    Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019
    Last self-enrol date15 March 2019
    Census date31 March 2019
    Last date to withdraw without fail10 May 2019
    Assessment period ends28 June 2019
  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorNicholas Tochka
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours36 hours, comprising one 1-hour lecture and one 2-hour rehearsal each week during the semester
    Total time commitment136 hours
    Teaching period29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019
    Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019
    Census date31 August 2019
    Last date to withdraw without fail27 September 2019
    Assessment period ends22 November 2019

Additional delivery details

Not available to BMus students

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    Readings will be available online through the LMS before the commencement of the semester.

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    Breadth TrackNon-western music performance
    Breadth TrackMusic outside the western tradition
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  • Available through the Community Access Program

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    This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.

    Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants

    Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.

  • 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: 14 March 2025