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Famous Opera Choruses 1 (MUSI20084)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 6.25Not available in 2020
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Overview
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Students will have the opportunity to sing some of the great choruses from the operatic repertoire covering the period from Purcell to the early 20th century. Repertoire will include examples from the Italian, French, German, Russian and English operatic repertoires.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- perform a variety of operatic choruses with confidence and a degree of musical understanding
- have an understanding of musical styles and periods as demonstrated through the choral literature
- have an understanding of the concepts of text and music combining to create drama
- assess the place of the chorus in the dramatic art form known as opera
- have an appreciation for the way in which the voice is capable of expressing a wide range of human emotions through text and music
- have an understanding of the way in which the voice works as a musical instrument
- have an understanding of the musical elements involved in the composition of a chorus such as melody, rhythm, harmony and language.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- demonstrate teamwork skills in rehearsal and performance
- apply time and people management skills to rehearsal and performance planning
- study selected repertoire to performance standard
- demonstrate a capacity to think critically and independently
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
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 |
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Assessment will be based on preparation of parts, individual and/or sectional practice and active participation in all rehearsals, classes and performances as directed | Throughout the teaching period | 100% |
Hurdle requirement: Less than 80% attendance will result in a fail. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Assessment will be on a pass/fail basis.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2020
Time commitment details
60 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:
Type Name Course Diploma in Music Course Graduate Diploma in Music Informal specialisation Performance/ Composition/ Musicology/ Ethnomusicology
Last updated: 3 November 2022