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Conservatorium Choir 2 (MUSI10059)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Stephen Grant: sjgrant@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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Conservatorium Choir 2 is a large choir open to all voice types, focusing on Western choral repertoire, both sacred and secular, from the seventeenth century to the present day.
The subject encourages inexperienced and experienced singers to improve their singing skills, including learning to pronounce texts in different languages. Students develop their vocal technique and an understanding of choral traditions through the experience of singing representative compositions.
Students attend rehearsals working towards a public performance in the final week of semester.
Pass/Fail Grade
This subject is marked on a pass/fail basis and is not included in the weighted average mark (WAM) calculation.
Enrolment & Audition
Students may provisionally enrol via the Student Portal, but places are not guaranteed until students have passed an audition for this subject. The audition can be submitted via Canvas.
Delivery
This subject is co-taught with MUSI10162 Choir 2, MUSI20083 Conservatorium Choir 2 and MUSI30175 Conservatorium Choir 2. Students cannot simultaneously enrol in co-taught subjects in the same study period.
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 a capacity to think critically and independently;
- study selected repertoire relevant to the ensemble to performance standard;
- apply time and people management skills to rehearsal and performance planning;
- demonstrate teamwork skills in rehearsal/performance groups.
Last updated: 5 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
AUDITION: Students are required to pass an audition for this subject. The audition can be submitted via Canvas.
Students may provisionally enrol via the Student Portal, but places are not guaranteed until the audition is passed. Students will be notified of their audition outcome by email.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
An ability to read music and some choral experience.
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: 5 March 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Preparation of parts, individual and/or sectional practice and active participation in all rehearsals.
| Throughout the teaching period | 100% |
Hurdle requirement: Active participation in the end of semester performance, dressed in concert black clothing (details provided in Canvas). | End of the teaching period | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend 100% of all scheduled classes, rehearsals and performances as directed. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Pass/Fail Grade
This subject is assessed on a pass/fail basis.
Last updated: 5 March 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Stephen Grant Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 31 hours, comprising one 2-hour rehearsal per week, and performances as directed. Total time commitment 85 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 26 July 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Stephen Grant: sjgrant@unimelb.edu.au
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Additional delivery details
Delivery
This subject is co-taught with:
- MUSI10162 Choir 2;
- MUSI20083 Conservatorium Choir 2, and;
- MUSI30175 Conservatorium Choir 2.
Last updated: 5 March 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Music scores to be studied will either be made available for direct purchase from the Faculty at the start of semester as hard copies or online copies. Students will be directed to the correct source for each score.
Note: Photocopies must not be used and music purchases are mandatory for copyright reasons. Failure to correctly purchase required music may result in results being withheld.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Music Course Diploma in Music Informal specialisation Ensembles
Last updated: 5 March 2024