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Preliminary Orchestra Audition Prep (MUSI90222)
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
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 learn about professional orchestral auditions and are taken through the process of applying and preparing a preliminary/first round audition. Topics covered through the semester will include how to search for positions, preparation of application materials (e.g., cover letters, CVs, and other relevant documents), concerto performance for orchestral auditions, excerpt preparation, and live/recorded audition development.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Recall major works from which common audition excerpts have been extracted;
- Interpret musical works in ways that could suit a variety of performance situations;
- Understand and develop the mental and emotional capabilities necessary for consistent skill execution and positive performance experiences; and
- Develop the confidence necessary to perform under pressure in audition, recording, and performance settings.
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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Written (ILO 1)
| Week 3 | 15% |
Performance (ILOs 2, 3, and 4)
| Week 6 | 25% |
Performance (ILOs 2, 3, and 4)
| Week 9 | 50% |
Written (ILOs 1 and 2)
| Week 12 | 10% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Carla Blackwood Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours Total time commitment 150 hours 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
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
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