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Conservatorium Choir 1 (MUSI30174)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 6.25Dual-Delivery (Parkville)

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Overview

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Conservatorium Choir 1 is a large choir open to all voice types, focusing on Western choral repertoire, both sacred and secular, from the seventeenth century to the present day.

The subject encourages inexperienced and experienced singers to improve their singing skills, including learning to pronounce texts in different languages. Students develop their vocal technique and an understanding of choral traditions through the experience of singing representative compositions.

Online students will receive choral coaching and will record and submit individual videos throughout the semester. On-campus students will attend rehearsals working towards a public performance in the final week of semester. All students will study the same repertoire.

Note: Choir 1 is taught in Dual Delivery mode, with online students taking the Tuesday lecture (synchronous attendance only) and On-Campus students taking the Thursday lecture.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • show technical development as ensemble musicians;
  • participate with ability and self-confidence as a team member of a performing group;
  • perform selected repertoire to concert standard;
  • identify and exhibit specific knowledge of a range of ensemble repertoire;
  • exhibit an informed respect for the values and principles of ensemble performance.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Recommended background knowledge

An ability to read music and some choral experience.

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

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Submission of a video assignment to allow for voice placement

  • 5 minutes
Hurdle requirement: This video assignment will be available in Canvas prior to week 1, and consists of a short exercise to show each student's singing range and ensure all students have the necessary equipment required to film themselves while singing.		Week 2N/A

Preparation of parts, individual and/or sectional practice and active participation in all rehearsals.

  • 50 hours (of work required)
Throughout the teaching period100%
Hurdle requirement: ONLINE students: Successful submission of three video assignments with students satisfactorily singing assigned songs. ON CAMPUS students: Active participation in the end of semester performance, dressed in concert black clothing (details provided in Canvas).N/A
Hurdle requirement: 100% weekly punctual and full attendance at all rehearsals and performances as directed is expected. Less than 80% attendance will result in a fail.Throughout the teaching periodN/A

Additional details

This subject is assessed on a pass/fail basis.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    CoordinatorStephen Grant
    Mode of deliveryDual-Delivery (Parkville)
    Contact hours31 hours, comprising one 2-hour rehearsal per week, dress rehearsals and a public performance (on campus) or 3 video assignments (online).
    Total time commitment85 hours
    Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021
    Last self-enrol date12 March 2021
    Census date31 March 2021
    Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021
    Assessment period ends25 June 2021

Additional delivery details

Delivery

This subject is co-delivered with MUSI10159 Choir 1, MUSI10058 Conservatorium Choir 1 and MUSI20082 Conservatorium Choir 1.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    Music scores to be studied will either be made available for direct purchase from the Faculty at the start of semester as hard copies or online copies. Students will be directed to the correct source for each score.

    Note; photocopies must not be used and music purchases are mandatory for copyright reasons. Failure to correctly purchase required music may result in results being withheld.

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    CourseDiploma in Music
    CourseBachelor of Music
    CourseGraduate Diploma in Music
    Informal specialisationPerformance/ Composition/ Musicology/ Ethnomusicology specialisation

Last updated: 3 November 2022