Shakuhachi Ensemble 1 (MUSI30139)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Nicholas Tochka: nicholas.tochka@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Nicholas Tochka: nicholas.tochka@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|---|---|
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Students will receive tuition in the traditional Japanese pedagogical style for shakuhachi (bamboo flute).
Classes will cover the history and construction of the shakuhachi; breathing, blowing and fingering techniques and the different notation systems.
The repertoire studied includes folk songs, traditional ensemble and Zen meditation pieces (Hogaku). Students will be required to purchase their own flute.
Delivery
Rehearsals in this breadth subject are co-taught with MUSI20104 Shakuhachi 1 and MUSI20105 Shakuhachi 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:
- demonstrate a fundamental understanding of the physical and intellectual requirements of the art of shakuhachi;
- demonstrate an understanding of the context of the classical repertoire of the shakuhachi;
- demonstrate an awareness of standards of professional performance –practice in this genre of music.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- demonstrate teamwork skills in rehearsal/ performance groups;
- apply time and people management skills to rehearsal and performance planning;
- demonstrate the ability to incorporate practical musical skills in unfamiliar musical traditions into their musical life.
Last updated: 9 April 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
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: 9 April 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Weekly preparation of parts, individual and/or sectional practice and active contribution to all rehearsals, classes and performances
| Throughout the teaching period | 50% |
Essay
| Week 6 | 10% |
An option of either completing an online quiz taking approximately 30 mins OR submitting a concert report
| Week 12 | 15% |
Practical examination
| During the examination period | 25% |
| Hurdle requirement: 100% attendance at all rehearsals and performances as directed is expected. Less than 80% attendance will result in a fail. | N/A |
Last updated: 9 April 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Nicholas Tochka Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours, comprising one 1-hour lecture and one 2-hour rehearsal each week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 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 ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
Nicholas Tochka: nicholas.tochka@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Coordinator Nicholas Tochka Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours, comprising one 1-hour lecture and one 2-hour rehearsal each week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 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
Nicholas Tochka: nicholas.tochka@unimelb.edu.au
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Additional delivery details
This subject is not available to Bachelor of Music students.
Delivery
Rehearsals in this breadth subject are co-taught with:
- MUSI20104 Shakuhachi 1, and;
- MUSI20105 Shakuhachi 2.
Last updated: 9 April 2025
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Students will be required to purchase their own flute with accompanying manual.
The flute must be 1.8 shaku length (D-fundamental tuning). We recommend the "SHAKUHACHI YUU". The manual is MacGregor, Andrew Shakuhachi Manual.
These items will be available for purchase at the first rehersal session.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Breadth Track Music Outside the Western Tradition Breadth Track Non-Western Music Performance - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Science
- 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 9 April 2025