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Orchestra Administration (MUSI90219)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On 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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This subject examines the inner workings of a symphony orchestra's administration. Taught by staff members of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, students will gain valuable insight into various "behind the scenes" activities through four modules:
- Artistic planning, Library Administration, & Operations
- Management, Finance, Human Resources
- Marketing, Development, & Sales
- Education and Community Engagement
The subject will explore how a well-functioning administrative team is essential to the artistic outcomes of the orchestra, while considering the role orchestra members can play to ensure a productive synergy between performers and administrators.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Work with colleagues on projects that serve and support the artistic aim of an orchestra.
- Understand the role of orchestra administrators to an extent that communication can be respectful and efficient for all issues in the workplace.
- Develop complementary skills, knowledge, and understandings of the roles and responsibilities of various aspects of orchestral administration (e.g., artistic development, philanthropy, music library, education outreach, labor negotiations, and contracts).
- Understand what role a modern orchestra considers itself to play in society.
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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Hurdle requirement: 100% punctual and full attendance at all MSO-delivered administrative modules. Weekly throughout semester. (ILOs 1, 2, 3, and 4) | Throughout the teaching period | 100% |
Additional details
Each of the four modules will require active participation and interaction with MSO administrative staff.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Richard Davis Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact 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
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- 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