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Practical Music 6 (MUSI30251)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
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Overview
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Vocal and instrumental students will draw on technical skills and contextual knowledge acquired across the degree to conceive, curate and execute an individual program of recital repertoire, with emphasis on coherence and balance, and tailored to a specific performance context.
Students will receive tuition in their area of practical study. Vocal and instrumental students will consolidate their technique and informed decisions concerning style and interpretation in an individually designed program of recital repertoire. Formative feedback in individual and group settings will be provided across the semester.
In order to contextualise their education within the best practices of local, national and international standards, students are expected to work competently and productively both alone and in groups. The subject involves participation in individual lessons, instrument/voice classes, concert class and/or assigned ensemble activities. In order to ensure the highest level of performance preparation, 100% attendance is expected.
Assessment Hurdle Class & Ensemble Information
Instrument and Vocal Classes: Information for Instrument and Vocal Classes can be found on the Fine Arts and Music Current Students website, or by contacting your Head of Area.
Concert Class: Students must apply to participate in Concert Class by completing the form on the Fine Arts and Music Current Students website.
Ensemble: Information for Ensemble Activities can be found on the Ensemble Subjects page in the Handbook. Please refer to each Ensemble subject for details including requisites and additional entry requirements such as audition. Note: Students do not formally enrol in these subjects.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- consolidate technical control, coordination and concentration in performance;
- execute recital repertoire at an appropriate level with fluency, accuracy, attention to detail and character;
- project a well-shaped, expressive and varied sound across the range of their instrument or voice;
- apply informed judgment, appropriate and individual style to musical performance;
- perform music individually (and where appropriate collaboratively) with commitment and confidence;
- create musical coherence through shaping of phrases, textures and structural balance;
- design, prepare and present a balanced recital program.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed:
- problem-solving skills;
- skills in critical thinking and self-evaluation.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MUSI30250 | Practical Music 5 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
|
12.5 |
MUSI30252 | Performance 5 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
|
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MUSI20055 | Composition 3 |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
|
12.5 |
MUSI20056 | Composition 4 |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
|
12.5 |
MUSI30213 | Composition 5 |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
|
12.5 |
MUSI30214 | Composition 6 |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
|
12.5 |
MUSI30253 | Performance 6 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
|
12.5 |
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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25-minute Performance examination on an approved program
| During the examination period | 100% |
Hurdle requirement: 100% attendance in Instrumental Class or Vocal Class, unless approved by Head of Area. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: 100% participation in a class or ensemble activity as assigned by the Head of Area (concert class; performance-related skills class; or ensemble activity). | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Programs are to be submitted through the online Practical Examination Program Approval form by the Census Date.
NOTE: It is recommended that Diploma in Music students enrolled in this subject contact their Head of Area regarding hurdle attendance requirements in relation to core subjects in their home course.
Information for Instrument and Vocal Classes can be found on the Fine Arts and Music Current Students website, or by contacting your Head of Area.
Students must apply to participate in Concert Class by completing the form on the Fine Arts and Music Current Students website.
Please refer to each subject from the Ensemble Subjects List or the Music Elective List in the Handbook for subject details including requisites and additional entry requirements such as audition. Note; Students do not formally enrol in these subjects.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator David Griffiths Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 81 hours, comprising one 45-minute individual lesson, one 2-hour instrumental/vocal class, and one 2 to 4-hour class OR ensemble activity per week. 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 David Griffiths Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 81 hours, comprising one 45-minute individual lesson, one 2-hour instrumental/vocal class, and one 2 to 4-hour class OR ensemble activity per week. 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
Additional delivery details
Participation in an Ensemble as part of an Assessment Hurdle
Students can participate in an ensemble activity to meet a hurdle in this subject. Participation in an ensemble activity includes: attend classes, rehearsals, and performances (non-enrolled participation).
Note: Students must nominate an ensemble they are participating in to meet a hurdle before commencement. Once nominated, this ensemble activity cannot be changed.
Instrument Heads of Area
For instrument/vocal specific questions (eg. New Student Interviews, teacher allocations, ensemble allocations), please contact your head of area:
Keyboard: Jerry Wong and Ian Holtham
Voice: Stephen Grant
Strings and Harp: Curt Thompson
Woodwinds: Derek Jones
Brass: Don Immel, Joel Brennan and Carla Blackwood
Percussion: Brent Miller
Guitar: Ken Murray
For any other enquiries please contact the subject coordinator: David Griffiths
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 Diploma in Music Course Bachelor of Music Major Performance
Last updated: 31 January 2024