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Ensemble Studies 4 (MUSI20179)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 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
Overview
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This subject builds on the skills acquired in Ensemble Studies 1-3, with increased scope for solo improvisation in an ensemble context. Ensemble studies are led by experienced practitioners in the field of contemporary music performance and delivered in practical sessions.
Throughout the subject students will be required to engage in rehearsals, repertoire development, performances and focused group discussions, covering aspects such as interpretation, arrangement, originality, creativity, balance, interaction, dynamics, tempo, placement, style, rhythm and harmony.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- expand intermediate composition and improvisation skills to a wide spectrum of music;
- expand music and associated performance skills to original repertoire;
- work in a wide variety of musical styles, both individually and as a team member;
- apply a developing performance awareness;
- demonstrate an emerging individual style in performance;
- engage in constructive critical debate.
Generic skills
On completing this subject students will:
- have in-depth knowledge of their specialist discipline;
- have reach a high level of achievement in creative artistic practice, problem solving and communication;
- be critical and creative thinkers, with an aptitude for continued self-directed learning;
- have the capacity to participate fully in collaborative learning and to confront unfamiliar problems.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MUSI20176 | Ensemble Studies 3 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
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12.5 |
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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Active contribution to all classes, rehearsals and performances as directed
| Throughout the teaching period | 35% |
20-minute small ensemble performance
| End of the teaching period | 35% |
20-minute large ensemble performance
| End of the teaching period | 30% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 80% of all scheduled classes and rehearsals. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Ashley Cross Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 58 hours, comprising ten 2-hour weekly small ensemble rehearsals, ten 2-hour weekly ensemble workshops, and nine 2-hour weekly large ensemble rehearsals. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 - Semester 2
Coordinator Ashley Cross Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 58 hours, comprising ten 2-hour weekly small ensemble rehearsals, ten 2-hour weekly ensemble workshops, and nine 2-hour weekly large ensemble rehearsals. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There may be required texts for this subject as assigned by the various tutors when necessary.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Music Major Jazz & Improvisation
Last updated: 31 January 2024