Conservatorium Choir 2 (MUSI20083)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
Contact information
Semester 2
Principal coordinator: Mx Tonié Field
For all administrative enquiries, e.g. enrolment (including quota), class registration, special consideration enquiries:
For all academic enquiries, e.g. assessment, attendance or subject matter enquiries:
- Rick Prakhoff - prakhoff@unimelb.edu.au
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
Conservatorium Choir is a large group that performs works of larger scale with orchestra. Members are helped to reach a high level of vocal ability during the course of the semester as well as learning a work 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: 3 November 2022
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: 3 November 2022
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
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Weekly preparation of parts, individual and/or sectional practice and active contribution to all rehearsals and performances as directed | Throughout the teaching period | 100% |
| Hurdle requirement: 100% weekly punctual and full attendance at all rehearsals and performances as directed is expected. Less than 80% attendance will result in a fail. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
This subject is assessed on a pass/fail basis.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Tonie Field Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours One 2-hour rehearsal per week, dress rehearsals and a concert Total time commitment 60 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Principal coordinator: Mx Tonié Field
For all administrative enquiries, e.g. enrolment (including quota), class registration, special consideration enquiries:
For all academic enquiries, e.g. assessment, attendance or subject matter enquiries:
- Rick Prakhoff - prakhoff@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
60 hours
Additional delivery details
Delivery
This subject is co-delivered with MUSI10162 Choir 2, MUSI10059 Conservatorium Choir 2 and MUSI30175 Conservatorium Choir 2.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Required music scores will be available either for direct purchase from the Coop bookshop or the MCM at the start of semester, or for online purchase, or from the Louise Hanson Dyer Music Library. Students will be directed to the correct source for each score.
Note that photocopies cannot be used for copyright reasons.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Diploma in Music Informal specialisation Performance/ Composition/ Musicology/ Ethnomusicology
Last updated: 3 November 2022