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University Orchestral Ensembles 2 (MUSI20123)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 2
Coordinator: Nicholas Williams
For orchestral-related enquiries, please contact the head of area:
- Strings: Dr Curt Thompson w.thompson@unimelb.edu.au
- Woodwind: Derek Jones drjones@unimelb.edu.au
- Brass: Don Immel don.immel@unimelb.edu.au
- Percussion: Peter Neville pneville@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
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The Orchestral Ensembles (including large instrumental bands and orchestras) play an important role in the educational and performance activities of the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music. Students participating in Orchestral Ensembles gain invaluable experience through rehearsing and performing a wide variety of works from the symphonic canon.
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: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
An audition may be required
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
The minimum level of performance required for this ensemble would be equivalent to AMEB grade 7 or a high grade for VCE solo performance.
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: 11 April 2024
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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Preparation of parts, individual and/or sectional practice and active participation in all rehearsals, classes and performances as directed | Throughout the teaching period | 75% |
3 web-based multiple choice tests, based on assigned reading, relevant to the experience of music performance, in week 4, 8 and 12 | From Week 4 to Week 12 | 25% |
Hurdle requirement: Less than 80% attendance will result in a fail. All assessment components must be passed in order to pass the subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Assessment is on a pass/fail basis
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Nicholas Williams Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours Between one and three 2-hour rehearsals weekly during semester and intensive rehearsal periods prior to concerts. Total time commitment 136 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
Coordinator: Nicholas Williams
For orchestral-related enquiries, please contact the head of area:
- Strings: Dr Curt Thompson w.thompson@unimelb.edu.au
- Woodwind: Derek Jones drjones@unimelb.edu.au
- Brass: Don Immel don.immel@unimelb.edu.au
- Percussion: Peter Neville pneville@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
Up to 136 hours
Additional delivery details
This subject is delivered either partially or fully in-person in Second Half Year 2020. Please ensure you are able to attend any essential in-person requirements or speak to Stop 1 about alternative subject options.
Not available to BMus students.
The Orchestral Ensembles subject includes a variety of large ensembles that are appropriate for different levels of individual performance ability. For top performing ensembles, an audition is required, and information can be found here. For non-auditioned ensembles or any additional questions about MCM Orchestral Ensembles, please visit here.
Delivery
This subject is co-delivered with:
- MUSI10061 Orchestral Ensembles 2
- MUSI20094 Orchestral Ensembles 4
- MUSI30186 Orchestral Ensembles 6
- MUSI90220 Orchestral Experience 2
- MUSI90226 Orchestral Experience 4
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A reading pack will be available for purchase from the Bookroom at the start of semester.
- Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Science
- 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: 11 April 2024