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Vocal Ensemble 1 (MUSI30206)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 6.25On Campus (Southbank)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
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Overview
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Students explore various aspects of vocal ensemble singing, from the purely technical (intonation, breathing together, harmonized pronunciation) to the subtleties of developing relationships and roles, through an exploration of vocal chamber music repertoire and small operatic ensembles.
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
The minimum level of performance required for this ensemble would be equivalent to AMEB grade 7 or a high grade for VCE solo performance.
An audition will be required in week 1 and places may be limited due to the nature of the repertoire.
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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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 1
Principal coordinator Stephen Grant Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 24 hours, comprising one 2-hour rehearsal each week during semester. Total time commitment 60 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
Time commitment details
60 hours
Additional delivery details
Delivery
This subject is co-delivered with MUSI10092 Vocal Ensemble 1, and MUSI20112 Vocal Ensemble 1.
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