Choir 1 (MUSI10159)

Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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Choir is a large group that performs works of larger scale, often with orchestra. Members are assisted to reach a high level of vocal ability during the course of the semester as well as learning works for performance.

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 team member of a performing group;
  • perform selected repertoire to concert standard;
  • 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;
  • demonstrate teamwork skills in rehearsal/performance groups.

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Recommended background knowledge

An ability to read music and some choral experience

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: 9 April 2025

Assessment

Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Preparation of parts, individual and/or sectional practice and active participation in all rehearsals, classes and performances as directed

Throughout the teaching period75%

Three web-based multiple choice tests, based on assigned reading, relevant to the experience of music performance, due in weeks 4, 8 and 12

From Week 4 to Week 1225%
Hurdle requirement: Less than 80% attendance will result in a fail. All assessment components must be passed in order to pass the subjectThroughout the teaching periodN/A

Additional details

Assessment will be on a pass/fail basis

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorTonie Field
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursOne 2-hour rehearsal each week, dress rehearsals and a concert
    Total time commitment136 hours
    Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020
    Last self-enrol date13 March 2020
    Census date30 April 2020
    Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020
    Assessment period ends 3 July 2020

    Semester 1 contact information

    Principal coordinator: Mx Tonié Field

    For all administrative enquiries, e.g. enrolment, class registration, special consideration enquiries:

    For all music or musical prerequisite related questions contact Rick Prakhoff - prakhoff@unimelb.edu.au
    For all breadth, assessment, subject matter, administrative and enrolment questions contact Mx Tonié Field - tonie.field@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

136 hours

Additional delivery details

Not available to BMus students

Delivery

This subject is co-delivered with MUSI10058 Conservatorium Choir 1, MUSI20082 Conservatorium Choir 1 and MUSI30174 Conservatorium Choir 1.

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Further information

Last updated: 9 April 2025