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Ensemble (MUSI90148)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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Students will develop their skills as contributing members of a musical ensemble and apply their performance skills as ensemble players.
Instrumental and vocal students will participate in ensembles and performances as approved by the Faculty and designed in consultation with the subject coordinator.

Pass/Fail Grade

This subject is marked on a pass/fail basis and is not included in the weighted average mark (WAM) calculation.

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 skills in cooperation, communication and negotiation that allow for effective working in teams;
  • demonstrate the capacity for critical and independent thought and reflection;
  • demonstrate skills in evaluative thinking, and in the application of theoretical criteria to practical outcomes;
  • demonstrate analytical skills in the context of performance; and
  • plan effectively to meet deadlines.

Last updated: 1 May 2024

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

PERMISSION OF COORDINATOR: Students are required to apply for permission to enrol in this subject. Students must submit proof of permission with an Enrolment Assistance form to Stop 1:

Link to Enrolment Assistance form

Follow the link below to locate the Masters Ensemble registration form, which must be completed once enrolled in the subject.

Link to application form

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: 1 May 2024

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Participation at rehearsals, and performance of a program of major works as approved by the coordinator

Throughout the teaching period100%
Hurdle requirement: At the beginning of the semester, students are required to submit a form via the LMS indicating their intended repertoire, personnel, and rehearsal and performance schedules.Early in the teaching periodN/A
Hurdle requirement: At the end of semester, students are required to submit a form via the LMS supplying details of repertoire, rehearsals and performances achieved during the semester.End of the teaching periodN/A

One week after the end of semester a DVD of at least 30 minutes of performance must be submitted to the MCM office.

  • 30 minutes
Hurdle requirement		During the assessment periodN/A
Hurdle requirement: Failure to complete the forms and provide DVD evidence of performance/s will result in a Fail mark.Throughout the teaching periodN/A
Hurdle requirement: 100% attendance is expected, less than 80% will result in a fail in the subject.Throughout the teaching periodN/A

Additional details

Pass/Fail Grade

This subject is assessed on a pass/fail basis.

Last updated: 1 May 2024

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    CoordinatorLeon de Bruin
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours24 hours, comprising one 2-hour rehearsal per week and participation in performances as required.
    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

    Leon de Bruin: leon.debruin@unimelb.edu.au

  • Semester 2
    CoordinatorLeon de Bruin
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours24 hours, comprising one 2-hour rehearsal per week with online supervision by tutor as required.
    Total time commitment136 hours
    Teaching period22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024
    Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024
    Census date 2 September 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail20 September 2024
    Assessment period ends15 November 2024

    Semester 2 contact information

    Leon de Bruin: leon.debruin@unimelb.edu.au

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Last updated: 1 May 2024

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    CourseMaster of Music (Performance Teaching)
    Specialisation (formal)Instrumental
    Specialisation (formal)Studio
  • 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.

    Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.

    Additional information for this subject

    To be considered for a CAP enrolment in this subject students must recently have completed the requirements for the Master of Music (Performance Teaching). Approval to be sought from the course coordinator

  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 1 May 2024