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Repertoire Perspectives 1 (MUSI90254)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Contact information
Semester 1
Richard Kurth: richard.kurth@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject enriches students' knowledge of orchestral repertoire in its constantly changing contexts, from established historical works to new music by diverse Australian and international composers.
It introduces critical concepts and analytical skills for exploring performance decisions and interpretive positions.
Students will examine selected orchestral works in detail from multiple perspectives, including those of individual players, conductors, composers/arrangers, theorists and listeners.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- situate orchestral repertoire in historical and contemporary contexts;
- compare diverse stylistic and interpretative approaches to orchestral performance;
- explore works from specialised or unfamiliar repertoires with intellectual curiosity and insight;
- analyse orchestral music in detail from select perspectives;
- observe and articulate the contributions of different instruments, individually and collectively, in a range of orchestral textures;
- analyse and critique concert programs.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- communicate effectively in oral and written language, and in musical performance;
- communicate constructively in diverse professional situations;
- make effective use of planning skills.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Two 750-word analytical essays
| Throughout the teaching period | 30% |
Two 5 to 10-minute oral presentations
| Throughout the teaching period | 30% |
Repertoire exploration exercise
| Late in the teaching period | 10% |
Essay (concert curation)
| During the examination period | 30% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must submit all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject. For the purposes of meeting this hurdle requirement, each submitted assessment must be complete and constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task. Submitting only part of an assessment (e.g. only the title page) or an assessment on an irrelevant topic will not meet this hurdle requirement. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Richard Kurth Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 24 hours, comprising one 2-hour seminar per 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
Richard Kurth: richard.kurth@unimelb.edu.au
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Music (Orchestral Performance)
Last updated: 31 January 2024