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Ensemble (MUSI90148)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Overview
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Students will develop their skills as contributing members of a musical ensemble and apply their performance skills as ensemble players.
Instrumental and vocal students will participate in ensembles and performances as approved by the Faculty and designed in consultation with the subject coordinator.
Pass/Fail Grade
This subject is marked on a pass/fail basis and is not included in the weighted average mark (WAM) calculation.
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 skills in cooperation, communication and negotiation that allow for effective working in teams;
- demonstrate the capacity for critical and independent thought and reflection;
- demonstrate skills in evaluative thinking, and in the application of theoretical criteria to practical outcomes;
- demonstrate analytical skills in the context of performance; and
- plan effectively to meet deadlines.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
PERMISSION OF COORDINATOR: Students are required to apply for permission to enrol in this subject via the online form at the Fine Arts and Music Current Students Forms page via this link:
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
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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Participation at rehearsals, and performance of a program of major works as approved by the coordinator | Throughout the teaching period | 100% |
Hurdle requirement: At the beginning of the semester, students are required to submit a form via the LMS indicating their intended repertoire, personnel, and rehearsal and performance schedules. | Early in the teaching period | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: At the end of semester, students are required to submit a form via the LMS supplying details of repertoire, rehearsals and performances achieved during the semester. | End of the teaching period | N/A |
One week after the end of semester a DVD of at least 30 minutes of performance must be submitted to the MCM office.
| During the assessment period | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: Failure to complete the forms and provide DVD evidence of performance/s will result in a Fail mark. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: 100% attendance is expected, less than 80% will result in a fail in the subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Pass/Fail Grade
This subject is assessed on a pass/fail basis.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Leon de Bruin Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours, comprising one 2-hour rehearsal per week and participation in performances as required. Total time commitment 136 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 Leon de Bruin Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours, comprising one 2-hour rehearsal per week and participation in performances as required. Total time commitment 136 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.
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- 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.
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 Master of Music (Performance Teaching) Specialisation (formal) Studio Specialisation (formal) Instrumental - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
To be considered for a CAP enrolment in this subject students must recently have completed the requirements for the Master of Music (Performance Teaching). Approval to be sought from the course coordinator
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024