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Conservatorium Choir 1 (MUSI30174)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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Conservatorium 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 MUSI10159 Choir 1, MUSI10058 Conservatorium Choir 1 and MUSI20082 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: 8 November 2024