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Orchestra Administration (MUSI90253)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25Not available in 2023
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Overview
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This subject introduces students to the practical administration of a symphony orchestra. Through interactive seminars, students receive a "behind-the-scenes" perspective on key areas of orchestra administration and operations: artistic planning and library administration; management and finance; marketing and sales; education and community engagement.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- identify common artistic aims of professional orchestras;
- identify and discuss solutions to common workplace issues in a large arts organisation;
- develop and critique strategy related to artistic development, outreach, human resources, and philanthropy in a professional orchestra;
- articulate the social significance and educational mission of contemporary orchestras.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- communicate effectively in oral and written language;
- demonstrate appropriate leadership in group settings;
- manage competing demands on time, including self-directed project work;
- integrate personal reflection into the creative process.
Last updated: 30 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the MC-MUSORP Master of Music (Orchestral Performance)
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: 30 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Active contribution to seminar discussions
| Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
Lead a 10-minute seminar discussion
| During the teaching period | 30% |
Organisation Mission Statement
| End of the teaching period | 20% |
Performance project proposal
| During the assessment period | 40% |
Last updated: 30 January 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2023
Last updated: 30 January 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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Type Name Course Master of Music (Orchestral Performance)
Last updated: 30 January 2024