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Choral Direction (MUSI90014)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2020
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Overview
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Topics covered include principles and methods of choral development and organization, including tone, diction, rehearsal techniques, choral placement and repertoire.
This subject can be taken as a single subject via the Community Access Program. Further information regarding the Community Access Program can be accessed via this website - http://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/courses/single_subject_studies
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Rehearse and conduct a short choral work with confidence;
- Grade and evaluate suitable choral repertoire; and
- Manage a structured choral program.
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 classes | Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
An individual practical test, on the last day of classes
| End of the teaching period | 50% |
Written folio of graded repertoire and rehearsal resources
| 5 Weeks after the end of teaching | 40% |
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
Not available in 2020
Time commitment details
136 hours
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