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Samba Band (MUSI20163)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank) and Online
For information about the University’s phased return to campus and in-person activity in Winter and Semester 2, please refer to the on-campus subjects page.
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
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:
Alex Pertout
pertouta@unimelb.edu.au
June
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:
Alex Pertout
pertouta@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
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:
Alex Pertout
pertouta@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(Quotas apply) | Semester 1 - On Campus April - Online June - On Campus Semester 2 - On Campus |
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Fees | Look up fees |
This subject gives participants the opportunity for an in-depth practical study of drumming techniques in a large ensemble setting. This percussion based Samba Band will explore diverse rhythms and instruments that form part of Afro-Brazil musical culture as well as percussive material from other Latin American areas. Some of the styles include Carnival Batucada, Samba Reggae, Afro 6/8 and Bomba. Classes will cover techniques on a variety of percussion instruments and the role of the various instruments in the ensemble. The ensemble will rehearse and prepare material conducted and suitable for public performance or recording.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of this subject students should be able to:
- identify a variety of rhythms and styles associated with Latin American musical culture;
- identify and perform selected rhythmic patterns on a variety of percussive instruments;
- understand and identify polyrhythmic activity in ensemble playing;
- perform rhythm with a renewed understanding of the inner pulse.
Generic skills
Upon completing this subject students should be able to:
- exhibit extensive theoretical and practical knowledge of their discipline including relevant professional knowledge, skills, discipline and ethics as they relate to the practising musician;
- demonstrate an open and independent attitude towards contemporary cultural developments;
- demonstrate a flexible and innovative approach to the challenges for the professional musician in the 21st century;
- critically and creatively engage with topics of cultural significance across the broader community;
- work at various levels, both individually and as a team member, in a wide variety of musical environments;
- understand and appreciate how the arts connect with the broader society and culture.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
This subject is NOT available to Bachelor of Fine Arts (Contemporary Music) - Jazz and Improvisation students.
MUSI10200 MUSI30242
Recommended background knowledge
Basic music background and rhythmic awareness
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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Classroom participation (via weekly performance and discussion) | Throughout the teaching period | 50% |
Group Performance | End of the teaching period | 35% |
Review of a percussion recording utilising concepts discussed in class
| End of the teaching period | 15% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend 80% of all scheduled classes and attempt all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
LATE SUBMISSIONS:
- Unless an extension has been granted, for essays/assignments submitted after the due date, the mark a student is awarded for their work will be reduced by 10% for each day the work is late. Using electronic submission means work may be submitted on any day.
- Unless an extension has been granted, assignments submitted later than 5 working days (or 1 week if due on a weekend) after the due date will not be marked, and will receive no marks.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - On Campus
Principal coordinator Alex Pertout Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 24 hours Total time commitment 170 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 Semester 1 contact information
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:
Alex Pertout
pertouta@unimelb.edu.au - April - Online
Coordinator Alex Pertout Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 20 April 2020 to 29 May 2020 Last self-enrol date 28 April 2020 Census date 8 May 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 29 May 2020 Assessment period ends 19 June 2020 - June - On Campus
Coordinator Alex Pertout Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 24 hours comprised of three 2-hour classes per week for four weeks. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 6 July 2020 to 31 July 2020 Last self-enrol date 10 July 2020 Census date 17 July 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 August 2020 Assessment period ends 21 August 2020 June contact information
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:
Alex Pertout
pertouta@unimelb.edu.au - Semester 2 - On Campus
Principal coordinator Alex Pertout Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 24 hours Total time commitment 170 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
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:
Alex Pertout
pertouta@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170
Additional delivery details
Quota
This subject has an enrolment quota of 280 students per availability, and places are limited. Places will be allocated until the quota is reached. Enrolment in this subject is not guaranteed.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
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 Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting) Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television) Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre) Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art) Course Diploma in Music Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation) Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre) Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting) Course Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production) Informal specialisation Interactive Composition Informal specialisation Jazz & Improvisation - 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 through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- 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