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Orchestral Conducting (MUSI90003)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 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
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 covers topics such as: baton grammar, score preparation, rehearsal technique, principles of orchestral conducting and comparisons will be made of various recorded performances. An ensemble will be available for students to conduct, to ensure that the practical application of the study is understood.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Rehearse and conduct short works for orchestral instruments; and
- Evaluate and prepare scores for orchestras of varying abilities.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- demonstrate skills in cooperation, communication and negotiation that allow for effective working in teams
- apply time and people management skills to rehearsal and performance planning
- demonstrate a capacity to think critically and independently
- demonstrate an informed and critical awareness of issues related to musical 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 participation in all aspects of the class | Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
A folio, including class notes and examples of score preparation
| During the examination period | 40% |
An individual practical test, rehearsing and performing orchestral excerpts
| During the examination period | 50% |
Hurdle requirement: 100% attendance is expected, less than 80% will result in a fail in the subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- October
Coordinator Brad Merrick Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 28 hours over four intensive teaching days. Total time commitment 136 hours Teaching period 3 October 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 9 October 2020 Census date 16 October 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 November 2020 Assessment period ends 21 November 2020
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A reading pack with relevant musical examples will be distributed prior to the first class.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Music Studies Specialisation (formal) Studio Specialisation (formal) Instrumental - 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: 3 November 2022