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Ensemble A (MUSI90093)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Please refer to the return to campus page for more information on these delivery modes and students who can enrol in each mode based on their location.
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
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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Fees | Look up fees |
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.
Intrumental/Vocal students:
Participation in ensembles and performances as approved by the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music and designed in consultation with subject coordinator/s.
Conducting students:
Participation in ensembles and performance, as a conductor, as approved by the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music and designed in consultation with the subject co-ordinator.
Intended learning outcomes
Intstrumental/Vocal students:
On completion of this subject students should:
- Be aware of the importance of individual preparation;
- Have developed the ability to perform sympathetically with other members of the group;
- 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 discilpine, attendance, organisation of rehearsal schedules, concerts, personnel and equipment.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
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: https://finearts-music.unimelb.edu.au/current-students/forms
Assessment is on a pass/fail basis.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Joel Brennan Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Up to four hours of rehersal per week over one semester. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 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 of rehersal per week over one semester. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 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
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Music (Orchestral Performance) Course Master of Music (Music Performance)
Last updated: 31 January 2024