Big Band 2 (Breadth) (MUSI20132)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)

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Overview

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The Big Band comprises 5 saxophones, 5 trumpets, 4 trombones, piano, bass, guitar and drums. Occasionally other instruments are employed for special projects, and for some concerts singers are also used.

All positions are auditioned at the start of each year, and the timetable works so that students can take Big Band as well as Wind Ensemble or Orchestra.

Each year the band performs at a range of venues. The music played covers a range of styles from the 30s to today, as well as student arrangements and compositions, and all students are encouraged to improvise.

Delivery

This subject is co-taught with MUSI20072 Big Band 2, and MUSI30166 Big Band 2. Students cannot simultaneously enrol in co-taught subjects in the same study period.

100% punctual attendance is expected at all rehearsals and performance, as directed.

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

AUDITION: Students are required to request an audition for this subject. Follow the link below to locate the relevant audition form.

Link to audition forms

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.

Link to Enrolment Assistance form

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Recommended background knowledge

The minimum level of performance required for this ensemble would be equivalent to AMEB grade 8 or a very 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

Active contribution and participation to all classes including part preparation for in-class group, and rehearsals and performances as directed

  • 2000 words (equivalent)
Throughout the teaching period50%

A 10-minute practical test

  • 1000 words (equivalent)
Mid teaching period25%

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

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

Last updated: 20 March 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    CoordinatorMatthew Jodrell
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Southbank)
    Contact hours33 hours, comprising one 2-hour rehearsal per week and performances as directed.
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025
    Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025
    Census date 1 September 2025
    Last date to withdraw without fail26 September 2025
    Assessment period ends21 November 2025

    Semester 2 contact information

    Mat Jodrell: matthew.jodrell@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:

  • MUSI20072 Big Band 2, and;
  • MUSI30166 Big Band 2.

Last updated: 20 March 2025

Further information

Last updated: 20 March 2025