Performing to Teach 2 (MUSI90156)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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Students will further develop a thorough musical background to cope with all stylistic demands of their instrument or voice and establish a sizeable repertoire covering all styles. Students will also further develop a thorough understanding of the applied approaches to the instrumental pedagogy of their instrument or voice.

Delivery
This subject is co-delivered with MUSI90147 Performing to Teach 1, and MUSI90157 Pedagogue Recital.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • conceive, design and implement the creation of a more sustained practical program;
  • demonstrate detailed understanding of the main schools of instrumental pedagogy relevant to their specialisation;
  • perform the component works of a program with technical capability and musical insight;
  • demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the history of their instrument.

Generic skills

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • 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;
  • demonstrate analytical skills in the context of performance; and
  • plan effectively to meet performance deadlines.

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
MUSI90147 Performing to Teach 1
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

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

30-minute Practical Exam of an approved program of works 80% (100 hours of work required); and a Reflective Journal and Program with annotations – 20% (1000 words equivalent)

  • 125 hours (of work required)
End of the teaching period100%
Hurdle requirement: 100% attendance is expected, less than 80% will result in a fail in the subject.Throughout the teaching periodN/A

Additional details

 

  • Programs are to be submitted through the online Practical Examination Program Approval form by Week 7.
  • Note: Students shall present a recital examination that is approximately 25 to 30 minutes in duration, including normal pauses between pieces and/or movements.
  • Students are expected to keep a journal containing detailed information from lessons and instrument or vocal class.

 

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    CoordinatorLeon de Bruin
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursEight 1-hour individual lessons and four hours of group lessons; weekly 120-minute concert class; instrument class as arranged.
    Total time commitment204 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

    Leon de Bruin: leon.debruin@unimelb.edu.au

  • Semester 2
    CoordinatorLeon de Bruin
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursEight 1-hour individual lessons and four hours of group lessons; weekly 120-minute concert class; instrument class as arranged.
    Total time commitment204 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

    Leon de Bruin: leon.debruin@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

204 hours including contact as above plus sustained practice time in consultation with the individual practical teacher.

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Additional delivery details

Delivery

This subject is co-delivered with MUSI90147 Performing to Teach 1, and MUSI90157 Pedagogue Recital.

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Further information

Last updated: 4 March 2025