Chamber Music 4 (MUSI30020)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 6.25On Campus (Southbank)

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Overview

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This subject is the culmination of the first sequence of chamber music subjects. The knowledge gained in the previous subjects will be utilised in the ongoing development and refinement of their chamber music skills.

Working closely with their assigned tutor, students will be encouraged to develop a superior level of independence to enable chamber music performances of the highest possible standard.

Delivery

This subject is co-delivered with MUSI20013 Chamber Music 1, MUSI20014 Chamber Music 2, MUSI30019 Chamber Music 3, MUSI40062 Honours Chamber Music 1, and MUSI40081 Honours Chamber Music 2.

Students cannot simultaneously enrol in co-delivered subjects in the same study period.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject students should be able to:

  • show technical development as chamber musicians;
  • perform selected repertoire to concert standard;
  • demonstrate a capacity to think critically and independently in matters of style, sonority, balance, ensemble, phrasing, blending and musical gesture;
  • apply culturally informed choices to the performance style employed in particular repertoire;
  • apply time and people management skills to rehearsal and performance planning.

Generic skills

On completion of this subject students should be able to:

  • demonstrate a capacity to think critically and independently;
  • study selected chamber repertoire to performance standard;
  • apply time and people management skills to rehearsal and performance planning;
  • demonstrate teamwork skills in rehearsal/performance groups numbering from two to ten persons.

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Admission into one of the following: B-MUS Bachelor of Music, D-MUSIC Diploma in Music, GD-MUS Graduate Diploma in Music

AND

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 Chamber Music application form, which must be completed in tandem with the Enrolment Assistance form.

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: 4 March 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Preparation and execution of chamber music skills in tutorials as directed.

  • 700 words (equivalent)
Throughout the teaching period35%

Rehearsal schedule. Group assessment.

  • 300 words
Early in the teaching period15%

15-minute concert-standard performance of chamber music repertoire to be held before an audience in an appropriate venue.

  • 1000 words (equivalent)
During the examination period50%
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend 100% of all scheduled classes, rehearsals, and performances as directed.Throughout the teaching periodN/A

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    CoordinatorLyndon Watts
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Southbank)
    Contact hours29 hours, comprising eight 1-hour tutorials, at least nine hours of group rehearsals and six 2-hour workshops.
    Total time commitment85 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

    Lyndon Watts: lyndon.watts@unimelb.edu.au 

  • Semester 2
    CoordinatorLyndon Watts
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Southbank)
    Contact hours29 hours, comprising eight 1-hour tutorials, at least nine hours of group rehearsals and six 2-hour workshops.
    Total time commitment85 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

    Lyndon Watts: lyndon.watts@unimelb.edu.au 

  • November
    CoordinatorLyndon Watts
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Southbank)
    Contact hours20 hours, comprising eight 1-hour tutorials, at least nine hours of group rehearsals and one 3-hour workshop.
    Total time commitment85 hours
    Teaching period24 November 2025 to 5 December 2025
    Last self-enrol date26 November 2025
    Census date 5 December 2025
    Last date to withdraw without fail12 December 2025
    Assessment period ends19 December 2025

    November contact information

    Lyndon Watts: lyndon.watts@unimelb.edu.au 

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Additional delivery details

Delivery

This subject is co-delivered with: 

  • MUSI20013 Chamber Music 1
  • MUSI20014 Chamber Music 2
  • MUSI30019 Chamber Music 3
  • MUSI40062 Honours Chamber Music 1
  • MUSI40081 Honours Chamber Music 2

Students cannot simultaneously enrol in co-delivered subjects in the same study period.

November intensive enrolment

Students completing Chamber Music in their final semester of study should be aware that enrolling in the November study period will mean graduation eligibility is delayed until the following year.

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Further information

Last updated: 4 March 2025