Orchestral Instrument Performance 4 (MUSI90226)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 18.75On Campus (Southbank)

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Overview

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In this final capstone subject, students are provided the guided opportunity to demonstrate their ability to synthesise and further expand the learnings gained in Orchestral Instrument Performance 1 through 3.

Higher level intensive training in orchestral and solo repertoire is offered, under the guidance of specialist staff, including conductors and orchestral instrumentalists.

Students continue with weekly individual lessons; rehearsals and performances with the University of Melbourne Symphony Orchestra; and in addition, students prepare for the performance of a final capstone solo recital (most commonly with piano accompaniment and/or other supporting instrumentalists). This performance includes written program notes and complementary spoken introduction.

Delivery

Ensemble rehearsals are co-delivered with Symphonic Ensembles and Orchestral Instrument Performance subjects.

Ensemble Rehearsal and Performance Information: Information for Ensemble Activities can be found on the Fine Arts and Music Current Students website, or by contacting your Head of Area.

Intended learning outcomes

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

  • consistently perform at a level expected of a professional symphony orchestra;
  • collaborate and communicate fluently with conductors and orchestral instrumentalists;
  • recognise and employ the appropriate performance styles in response to diverse repertoire;
  • display a musical flexibility and responsiveness appropriate to diverse professional ensemble and solo environments;
  • perform solo parts with consistency and confidence to assure both musical fluency and informed artistic individuality;
  • communicate with an audience, by means of a pre-concert talk and researched program notes.

Generic skills

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

  • communicate effectively in oral and written language, and in musical performance;
  • demonstrate appropriate leadership in group settings;
  • promote and maintain the wellbeing of self and others;
  • manage competing demands on time, including self-directed project work;
  • integrate personal reflection into the creative process;
  • make effective use of planning skills.

Last updated: 4 March 2025