Conservatorium Choir 1 (MUSI10058)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
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.
Students attend rehearsals working towards a public performance in the final week of semester.
Pass/Fail Grade
This subject is marked on a pass/fail basis and is not included in the weighted average mark (WAM) calculation.
Delivery
This subject is co-taught with MUSI10159 Choir 1, MUSI20082 Conservatorium Choir 1 and MUSI30174 Conservatorium Choir 1. Students cannot simultaneously enrol in co-taught subjects in the same study period.
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.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- demonstrate a capacity to think critically and independently;
- study selected repertoire relevant to the ensemble to performance standard;
- apply time and people management skills to rehearsal and performance planning;
- demonstrate teamwork skills in rehearsal/performance groups.
Last updated: 10 November 2023
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: 10 November 2023
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Submission of a video assignment to allow for voice placement
| Week 2 | N/A |
Preparation of parts, individual and/or sectional practice and active participation in all rehearsals.
| Throughout the teaching period | 100% |
| Hurdle requirement: Active participation in the end of semester performance, dressed in concert black clothing (details provided in Canvas). | N/A | |
| Hurdle requirement: Students must attend 100% of all scheduled classes, rehearsals and performances as directed. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Pass/Fail Grade
This subject is assessed on a pass/fail basis.
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Stephen Grant Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 31 hours, comprising one 2-hour rehearsal per week, and performances as directed. Total time commitment 85 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023
Additional delivery details
Delivery
This subject is co-taught with;
- MUSI10159 Choir 1;
- MUSI20082 Conservatorium Choir 1, and;
- MUSI30174 Conservatorium Choir 1.
Last updated: 10 November 2023
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:
Type Name Course Diploma in Music Course Bachelor of Music Informal specialisation Ensembles
Last updated: 10 November 2023