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Band Direction (MUSI90015)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2019
Overview
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This subject is designed to provide instruction in the vital aspects of the band director's role. It is a subject in which most benefit is gained by careful study of preparatory materials, active participation in class, and individual work and practice. Instruction will include the essentials of repertoire selection, score study and rehearsal preparation, principles of conducting gesture, rehearsal techniques, and related issues for the band director. An ensemble will be available for students to conduct, to ensure that the practical application of the study is understood.
This subject can be taken as a single subject via the Community Access Program. Further information regarding the Community Access Program can be accessed via this website - http://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/courses/single_subject_studies
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Choose appropriate repertoire and formulate an effective concert program
- Understand and execute effective score analysis and study methods
- Understand the key principles of conducting gesture and non-verbal communication as applied to conducting and be able to demonstrate these in practice
- Rehearse and conduct an instrumental ensemble with competence and conviction
- Understand the requirements and strategies for ongoing improvement and development as a conductor
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- demonstrate skills in cooperation, communication and negotiation that allow for effective working in teams
- apply time and people management skills to rehearsal and performance planning
- demonstrate a capacity to think critically and independently
- demonstrate an informed and critical awareness of issues related to musical diversity
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
- Active participation in all classes, throughout the teaching period (10%)
- A 15-minute individual practical conducting test, on one of the last 2 class days (50%);
- A 500 word written repertoire assessment, due 2 weeks after classes finish (10%);
- A score analysis project (1500 word equivalent), due 5 weeks after class finishes (30%).
Hurdle requirement:
- 100% attendance is expected, less than 90% will result in a fail.
- All components of the assessment must be passed in order to gain a pass in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2019
Time commitment details
136 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Readings will be available online through the LMS before the commencement of the subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Music Studies Specialisation (formal) Instrumental Specialisation (formal) Studio - 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