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Keyboard Repertoire and the Teacher (MUSI90190)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
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The subject will explore keyboard repertoire with special reference to music for solo piano, from the eighteenth century to the present day. Repertoire at all levels of difficulty and representing all major styles, including some contemporary styles, will be covered. The study of this repertoire will provide a direct link to studio practice for keyboard teachers in relation to selection of works for varied student needs. Students will develop an enhanced awareness of the development of keyboard instruments, performance practice, and elements of keyboard pedagogy.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of the subject, students will be able to:
Discuss, with authority and perception, the differences between the demands of contrasting styles of keyboard repertoire.
- Demonstrate an advanced level of knowledge relating to a wide range of keyboard repertoire.
- Identify the suitability of particular repertoire for students of different ages, backgrounds and stages of development.
- Construct appropriate programs of study for a range of students with varied needs.
Generic skills
On successful completion of the subject, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a capacity to think critically and independently;
- Demonstrate respect for the views of others while engaging in informed debate;
- Apply time-management and organisational skills;
- Exhibit the ability to apply the knowledge and skills acquired, to the studio teaching environment.
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 and contribution to discussion, throughout the teaching period (10%)
- 15-minute class paper, due day 4 of the teaching period (30%)
- An essay of 1000 words, due 3 weeks after the last day of teaching (20%)
- A written project of 2000 words on a subject to be approved by the subject coordinator, due 6 weeks after the last day of teaching (40%)
Hurdle requirement:
- 100% attendance is expected, less than 80% will result in a fail in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- September
Coordinator Brad Merrick Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 136 hours Teaching period 14 September 2019 to 19 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 20 September 2019 Census date 4 October 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 1 November 2019 Assessment period ends 30 November 2019 September contact information
Time commitment details
136 hours
Additional delivery details
Enrolment will be open to all students, but the subject will be chiefly of benefit to keyboard players.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name 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