Practical Music 1 (MUSI10220)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
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Overview
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Students will receive tuition in their area of practical study. Vocal and instrumental students will establish their technique and musical awareness in an individually designed program of technical exercises and 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:
- establish strategies for technical control and coordination;
- execute technical exercises and repertoire at an appropriate level with fluency, accuracy, attention to detail and character;
- project a well-shaped sound across the range of their instrument or voice;
- apply appropriate style to technical repertoire;
- perform music individually (and where appropriate collaboratively) with commitment and confidence.
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
Students must meet one of the following prerequisite options:
Option 1
Admission into B-MUS Bachelor of Music
OR
Option 2
Admission into D-MUSIC Diploma in Music
AND
AUDITION: Students are required to request an audition for this subject via this link:
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 |
|---|---|---|
15-minute Performance examination on prescribed content from the appropriate instrumental or vocal area syllabus
| During the examination period | 100% |
| Hurdle requirement: 100% attendance in Instrumental Class or Vocal Class, unless approved by Head of Area | 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). | N/A |
Additional details
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 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 - 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 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023
What do these dates mean
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- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
- And for Commonwealth Supported students, your:
- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Additional delivery details
Participation in an Ensemble as part of an Assessment Hurdle
Bachelor of Music 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
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
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Music Course Diploma in Music Major Music Studies Major Performance (ANAM) Major Performance Major Musicology & Ethnomusicology
Last updated: 31 January 2024