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Ensemble B (MUSI90094)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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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 1
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: Graduate Research Hub
Future students:
- Further information: MCM website
- Email: vcamcm-enquiries@unimelb.edu.au
- Email: vcamcm-research@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: Graduate Research Hub
Future students:
- Further information: MCM website
- Email: vcamcm-enquiries@unimelb.edu.au
- Email: vcamcm-research@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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Students who play orchestral instruments are expected to participate in MCM ensembles and you should talk to the head of your instrument area to determine which MCM ensemble you will participate in. You may also be required to participate in other activities in your instrument area, check with your head of instrument.
Instrumental/Vocal students:
Participation in ensembles and performances as approved by the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music and designed in consultation with subject co-ordinator/s.
Conducting students:
Participation in ensembles and performances, as a conductor, as approved by the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music and designed in consultation with the subject co-ordinator.
Intended learning outcomes
Instrumental/Vocal students:
On completion of this subject students should:
- Have developed the ability to perform sympathetically with other members of the group;
- Be aware of the importance of individual preparation;
- Become sensitive to the requirements of working in groups, large and small, particularly with regard to regular and punctual attendance;
- Have an understanding of the range of repertory available for the ensemble group of which the student is a member.
Conducting students:
On completion of this subject, students should have developed:
- The ability to conduct sympathetically and lead an ensemble;
- Skills in the preparation of an ensemble for performance;
- Skills in working with ensembles, particularly in regard to discipline, attendance, organization of rehearsal schedules, concerts, personnel and equipment.
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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Students wishing to perform in a University of Melbourne large ensemble (e.g., Symphony Orchestra), must complete the required audition and will need to list the ensemble, role they will be playing (e.g., "tutti viola"), and performance dates on the Ensemble Registration form. Complete participation will be verified with that ensemble's director/coordinator for assessment. | On the first Monday of week 3 of the semester in which they are planning their ensemble enrolment | N/A |
For students not performing in a University of Melbourne large ensemble, a study plan including repertoire, rehearsal schedule, complete personnel, and date/venue of performance(s) must be supplied as part of the Ensemble Registration, due on the first Monday of week 3 of the semester in which they are planning their ensemble enrolment. A video recording of your performance and a copy of the printed programme is required for assessment by the Monday following SWOT/Vac. | During the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Students who are enrolled in Ensemble subjects as part of their Master of Music by Research (Music Performance) are expected to participate in an ensemble which rehearses and performs at a Masters level. Ensembles must be approved by the Master of Music (Music Performance) Course Coordinator.
The forms for Ensemble Registration and Ensemble Assessment can be found here: http://vca-mcm.unimelb.edu.au/studentcentre/forms
Assessment is on a pass/fail basis.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Joel Brennan Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Up to four hours rehearsal per week for one semester. 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
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: Graduate Research Hub
Future students:
- Further information: MCM website
- Email: vcamcm-enquiries@unimelb.edu.au
- Email: vcamcm-research@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Robert Nairn Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Up to four hours rehearsal per week for one semester. 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
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: Graduate Research Hub
Future students:
- Further information: MCM website
- Email: vcamcm-enquiries@unimelb.edu.au
- Email: vcamcm-research@unimelb.edu.au
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.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Music (Music Performance) - 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