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Orchestra Administration (MUSI90219)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2021
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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 a professional 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. Students will integrate these elements in the creation and presentation of a proposal for their own performance project.
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;
- communicate respectfully and efficiently with orchestra administrators concerning workplace issues;
- demonstrate skills and knowledge of various aspects of orchestral administration (e.g., artistic development, philanthropy, music library, education outreach, workplace negotiations, and contracts);
- articulate the roles a modern orchestra considers itself to play in society.
Last updated: 12 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: 12 November 2022
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Quality and thoroughness of preparation, workshop participation and contribution to discussion sessions
| Throughout the teaching period | 40% |
Oral presentation.
| Second half of the teaching period | 20% |
Written reflection
| During the examination period | 20% |
performance project proposal
| End of the teaching period | 20% |
Additional details
Each of the four modules will require active participation and interaction with MSO administrative staff.
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2021
Last updated: 12 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: 12 November 2022