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Ensemble Studies 3 (MUSI20176)
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 and 2, 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:
- apply intermediate composition, arrangement and improvisation skills to a wide spectrum of music;
- apply performance and associated music skills to jazz repertoire;
- work in a wide variety of musical styles, both individually and as a team member;
- show a developing performance awareness;
- demonstrate an emerging individual style in performance;
- engage in constructive critical debate.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- have in-depth knowledge of their specialist discipline;
- have reached 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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MUSI10192 | Ensemble Studies 2 |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 1 (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% |
Perform and/or direct arrangements
| End of the teaching period | 15% |
Folio of arrangements performed and/or directed
| During the assessment period | 15% |
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 64 hours, comprising ten 2-hour weekly small ensemble rehearsals, ten 2-hour weekly ensemble workshops, nine 2-hour weekly large ensemble rehearsals, and six 1-hour fortnightly small ensemble arranging classes. 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 Ashley Cross Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 67 hours, comprising ten 2-hour weekly small ensemble rehearsals, ten 2-hour weekly ensemble workshops, nine 2-hour weekly large ensemble rehearsals, and six 1.5-hour fortnightly small ensemble arranging classes 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
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Music Major Jazz & Improvisation
Last updated: 31 January 2024