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Honours Ensemble 2 (MUSI40080)
HonoursPoints: 6.25On Campus (Southbank)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
Principal coordinator: Mx Tonié Field
Overview
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Students participate in staff-supervised ensembles as approved by the director. Unless otherwise directed, string, woodwind, brass and percussion instrumentalists are required to perform in two Orchestra concerts scheduled each semester.
A composition student may also participate in an ensemble, by arrangement with the director and composition staff, developing a new work for rehearsal and/or performance (normally no more than one composer per ensemble per semester).
Performers will develop their techniques as ensemble players and study selected repertoire to performance standard.
Composers will develop their skills in writing for and working with ensembles, in rehearsal and concert.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- show technical development as ensemble musicians
- participate with ability and self-confidence as a member of a performing group
- (for performers) perform selected repertoire to concert standard; (for composers) prepare and present a new work for performance
- identify and exhibit specific knowledge of a range of ensemble repertoire
- exhibit an informed respect for the values and principles of ensemble performance
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- demonstrate a capacity to think critically and independently
- study selected repertoire relevant to the ensemble to performance standard
- apply time and people management skills to rehearsal and performance planning.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Enrolment may be subject to audition and the instrumental/vocal requirements of the ensemble.
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MUSI40063 | Honours Ensemble 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
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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
In order to pass the subject, students must attend and participate in all ensemble rehearsals and performances during the semester, as directed (100%).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Tonie Field Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours As directed, attendance at rehearsals leading to up to two concerts across the semester. Total time commitment 85 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 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Tonie Field Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours As directed, attendance at rehearsals leading to up to two concerts across the semester. Total time commitment 85 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 Semester 2 contact information
Principal coordinator: Mx Tonié Field
Time commitment details
85 Hours
Additional delivery details
All students enrolled in Honours Ensemble MUST register their ensemble here no later than the end of Week 2.
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 Informal specialisation Composition
Last updated: 3 November 2022