Guitar Ensemble 1 (Breadth) (MUSI10173)

Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)

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Overview

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Semester 1
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Repertoire will cover a wide range of styles and will consist of large ensemble pieces as well as duets, trios and quartets. To join the guitar ensemble, reasonable sight reading skills are required and the preferred instrument is nylon string guitar.

Delivery

This subject is co-taught with MUSI10066 Guitar Ensemble 1, MUSI20089 Guitar Ensemble 1, and MUSI30181 Guitar Ensemble 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: 20 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Recommended background knowledge

The minimum level of performance required for this ensemble would be equivalent to AMEB grade 7 or a high grade for VCE solo or group performance.

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: 20 March 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Preparation of parts, individual and/or sectional practice and active participation in all rehearsals, classes and performances as directed

  • 3000 words (equivalent)
Throughout the teaching period75%

Three web-based tasks, based on assigned reading, relevant to the experience of music performance, due in weeks 4, 8 and 12

  • 1000 words (equivalent)
During the teaching period25%
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 80% of all scheduled classes.Throughout the teaching periodN/A

Last updated: 20 March 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    CoordinatorKen Murray
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Southbank)
    Contact hours24 hours, comprising one 2-hour rehearsal each week
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025
    Last self-enrol date14 March 2025
    Census date31 March 2025
    Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025
    Assessment period ends27 June 2025

    Semester 1 contact information

    Ken Murray: kenjm@unimelb.edu.au 

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Additional delivery details

This subject is not available to Bachelor of Music students.

Delivery

This subject is co-taught with:

  • MUSI10066 Guitar Ensemble 1;
  • MUSI20089 Guitar Ensemble 1, and;
  • MUSI30181 Guitar Ensemble 1.

Last updated: 20 March 2025

Further information

Last updated: 20 March 2025