Second Instrument / Vocal Study 2 (MUSI90152)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Leon de Bruin: leon.debruin@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Leon de Bruin: leon.debruin@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
In this subject students will further expand their instrumental/vocal knowledge through (a) learning posture, basic playing, maintenance and tuning techniques on one new instrument from the string, woodwind, brass, voice or rhythm section families and (b) understand the similarities and differences between group teaching techniques in string, woodwind, brass, voice or rhythm section.
In this subject, where possible, the student should learn a new instrument from outside their instrument family.
Delivery
This subject is co-delivered with MUSI90155 Second Instrument / Vocal Study 1.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- perform at a basic level on an instrument from one of the string, woodwind, brass, voice or rhythm section families;
- understand the modes of teaching and learning associated with an unfamiliar instrument family;
- apply the knowledge gained from performance to the teaching of these instruments;
- apply the knowledge gained from group learning to group teaching and ensemble direction; and
- complete and conduct a composition or arrangement suitable for beginners for the instrument or stylistic family studied.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- demonstrate skills in cooperation, communication and negotiation that allow for effective working in groups;
- demonstrate the capacity for critical and independent thought and reflection;
- demonstrate skills in evaluative thinking, and in the application of theoretical criteria to practical outcomes; and
- plan effectively to meet (performance) deadlines.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSI90147 | Performing to Teach 1 |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| MUSI90155 | Second Instrument / Vocal Study 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
6.25 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
3-minute Performance
| Early in the teaching period | 20% |
2-minute Arrangement or Composition taught for an ensemble of six to eight parts
| Late in the teaching period | 20% |
Resource folio
| End of the teaching period | 30% |
5-minute Performance
| During the examination period | 30% |
| Hurdle requirement: 100% attendance is expected, less than 80% will result in a fail in the subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Leon de Bruin Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 12 hours, comprising one 1-hour group instrument lesson/workshop per week Total time commitment 68 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
Leon de Bruin: leon.debruin@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Coordinator Leon de Bruin Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 12 hours, comprising one 1-hour group instrument lesson/workshop per week Total time commitment 68 hours Teaching period 28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025 Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025 Census date 1 September 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 21 November 2025 Semester 2 contact information
Leon de Bruin: leon.debruin@unimelb.edu.au
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Additional delivery details
Delivery
This subject is co-delivered with MUSI90155 Second Instrument / Vocal Study 1.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Music (Performance Teaching) Specialisation (formal) Studio Specialisation (formal) Instrumental
Last updated: 4 March 2025