Instrumentation and Arranging (MUSI90196)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject covers knowledge of the ranges and characteristics of standard Western instruments and voices and techniques for notation and combination of diverse instruments.
The subject will involve practical performance of the assignments directed by students. There will be a take-home exam, covering instrumental ranges, transposition, terms, techniques, and brief notated exercises as covered in lectures.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- identify the ranges and capabilities of standard Western instruments and voices;
- write effectively for standard Western instruments and voices, demonstrating understanding of their timbral characteristics individually and in combination;
- transcribe and/or arrange simple pieces for diverse instruments
- notate scores and parts for performance clearly, using correct conventions;
- collaborate on the performance and direction of their own work;
- respond creatively to the particular needs of music for educational use.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- effectively reinterpret existing works
- see new potential in old materials
- communicate with groups effectively
- design tasks appropriately for different skill levels
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSI30025 | Instrumentation and Arranging | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
4 written assignments (arranging) – 8% each. Due in weeks 3, 6, 8, 9.
| Throughout the teaching period | 32% |
Arrangement for large ensemble
| End of the teaching period | 18% |
Take-home exam
| During the examination period | 25% |
Arrangment for educational use
| During the examination period | 15% |
Participation and direction in performance tutorials in weeks 3, 6, 9 & 12. | Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Melody Eotvos Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 24 hours, comprising one 2-hour lecture / tutorial per week Total time commitment 170 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
Melody Eotvos: melody.eotvos@unimelb.edu.au
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Additional delivery details
Delivery
This subject is co-delivered with MUSI30025 Instrumentation and Arranging.
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