Choir 1 (MUSI10159)

Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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Choir 1 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 MUSI10058 Conservatorium Choir 1, MUSI20082 Conservatorium Choir 1 and MUSI30174 Conservatorium Choir 1. 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: 9 April 2025

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: 9 April 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Preparation of parts, individual and/or sectional practice and active participation in all rehearsals.

  • 75 hours (of work required)
Throughout the teaching period75%

Three web-based multiple choice tests, based on assigned reading, relevant to the experience of music performance

  • 1000 words (equivalent)
During the teaching period25%
Hurdle requirement: Active participation in the end of semester performance, dressed in concert black clothing (details provided in Canvas).N/A
Hurdle requirement: Less than 80% attendance will result in a fail. All assessment components must be passed in order to pass the subjectThroughout the teaching periodN/A

Additional details

Pass/Fail Grade

This subject is assessed on a pass/fail basis.

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    CoordinatorStephen Grant
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours31 hours, comprising one 2-hour rehearsal per week, and performances as directed.
    Total time commitment136 hours
    Teaching period26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024
    Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024
    Census date 3 April 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024
    Assessment period ends21 June 2024

    Semester 1 contact information

    Stephen Grant: sjgrant@unimelb.edu.au 

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Additional delivery details

Delivery

This subject is co-taught with:

  • MUSI10058 Conservatorium Choir 1;
  • MUSI20082 Conservatorium Choir 1, and;
  • MUSI30174 Conservatorium Choir 1.

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Further information

Last updated: 9 April 2025