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Orchestration (MUSI90196)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)

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Overview

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This subject covers knowledge of the ranges and characteristics of orchestral and band instruments and techniques for notation and combination of diverse instruments. The subject will involve practical performance of the assignments directed by students. There will be a short-answer test, covering instrumental ranges, transposition, terms, techniques, and brief notated exercises as covered in lectures.

Intended learning outcomes


  • identify the ranges and capabilities of orchestral and band instruments
  • understand the timbral characteristics of orchestral and band instruments
  • transcribe and/or arrange simple pieces for diverse instruments
  • notate scores and parts for performance
  • respond creatively to the particular needs of music for school use

Generic skills

  • effectively reinterpret existing works
  • see new potential in old materials
  • communicate with groups effectively
  • design tasks appropriately for different skill levels

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

  • Five practical assignments, due in weeks 3,6,8,9,12 - four worth 8% each, one worth 18% (50%)
  • Attendance, participation, and direction of the class ensemble in performing the assignments, throughout semester (10%)
  • One practical assignment designed for school use; due in the examination period (15%)
  • Short-answer test, during the examination period (25%)

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorElliott Gyger
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Southbank)
    Contact hours24 hours, comprising one 2-hour lecture / tutorial per week
    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

Time commitment details

136 hours

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:

    TypeName
    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