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MCM Indonesian Gamelan Ensemble 1 (MUSI20087)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
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This subject introduces BMus students to the Indonesian gamelan, an ensemble of tuned percussion, gongs, and chimes. Through weekly rehearsals culminating in an end-of-semester performance, students learn to perform and analyse the traditional interlocking melodies of Indonesian music on several instruments.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- perform to a basic standard on several Javanese instruments;
- work cooperatively as a member of a gamelan ensemble;
- demonstrate basic musical competency as a performer of gamelan music.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should have the ability to:
- demonstrate an openness to new ideas about music;
- work cooperatively in a music ensemble;
- think critically and independently as a musician;
- understand and appreciate cultural diversity.
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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Active contribution during weekly classes and performances | Throughout the teaching period | 50% |
A written theory exam | Week 12 | 20% |
A practical exam
| End of semester | 30% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Nicholas Tochka Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours One 2-hour rehearsal per week during the semester and participation in rehearsals and performances as directed Total time commitment 68 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020
Additional delivery details
Delivery
Rehearsals in this subject are co-delivered with MUSI20138 Indonesian Gamelan Ensemble.
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