Early Voices 1 (MUSI20080)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 6.25On Campus (Southbank)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This is a small chamber choir of 12–20 members that performs music of the middle ages, renaissance and baroque. The ensemble performs both a cappella and also in conjunction with other early music ensembles.
Delivery
This subject is co-taught with MUSI10056 Early Voices 1 and MUSI30172 Early Voices 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: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
AUDITION: Students are required to request an audition for this subject. Follow the link below to locate the relevant audition form.
Note:
This subject requires a successful audition outcome to enrol. A successful audition outcome may be used as proof of permission to enrol with the submission of an Enrolment Assistance form to Stop 1.
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Regular in-class group assessment of part preparation
| Throughout the teaching period | 40% |
10-minute individual part test
| During the assessment period | 50% |
Active participation in all rehearsals and performances as directed
| Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
| Hurdle requirement: Students must attend 100% of all scheduled classes, rehearsals and performances as directed. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Stephen Grant Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 24 hours, comprising one 2-hour rehearsal per week Total time commitment 85 hours Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025 Last self-enrol date 14 March 2025 Census date 31 March 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025 Assessment period ends 27 June 2025 Semester 1 contact information
Stephen Grant: sjgrant@unimelb.edu.au
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Additional delivery details
Delivery
This subject is co-taught with:
- MUSI10056 Early Voices 1, and;
- MUSI30172 Early Voices 1.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Diploma in Music Course Bachelor of Music Informal specialisation Ensembles
Last updated: 4 March 2025