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Shakuhachi 1 (MUSI20104)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)
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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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Students will receive tuition in the traditional Japanese pedagogical style for shakuhachi (bamboo flute).
Classes will cover the history and construction of the shakuhachi; breathing, blowing and fingering techniques and the different notation systems.
The repertoire studied includes folk songs, traditional ensemble and Zen meditation pieces (Hogaku).
Students will be required to purchase their own flute.
Delivery
Rehearsals in this subject are co-delivered with MUSI30139 Shakuhachi Ensemble 1.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- demonstrate a fundamental understanding of the physical and intellectual requirements of the art of shakuhachi;
- demonstrate an understanding of the context of the classical repertoire of the shakuhachi.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- demonstrate teamwork skills in rehearsal/ performance groups;
- apply time and people management skills to rehearsal and performance planning;
- demonstrate the ability to incorporate practical musical skills in unfamiliar musical traditions into their musical life.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Weekly preparation of parts, individual and/or sectional practice and active contribution to all rehearsals, classes and performances
| Throughout the teaching period | 50% |
A practical examination
| During the examination period | 50% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 80% of all scheduled classes to be eligible for a pass in this subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Linda Kouvaras Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours, comprising one 2-hour class per week 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 - Semester 2
Coordinator Nicholas Tochka Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours, comprising one 2-hour class per week Total time commitment 85 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
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Additional delivery details
Delivery
Rehearsals in this subject are co-delivered with MUSI30139 Shakuhachi Ensemble 1.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A subject pack will be available for purchase from the Melbourne University Bookshop before the start of semester. Students will be required to purchase their own flute with accompanying manual.
The flute must be a 1.8 shaku length (D-fundamental tuning). We recommend the "SHAKUHACHI YUU". The manual is MacGregor, Andrew Shakuhachi Manual.
These items will be available for purchase at the first rehearsal session.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Diploma in Music Course Bachelor of Music Course Graduate Diploma in Music Informal specialisation Ensembles
Last updated: 31 January 2024