Repertoire Perspectives 2 (MUSI90255)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
Building on Repertoire Perspectives 1, and focusing on different works, this subject deepens students' knowledge of orchestral repertoire in its constantly changing contexts, from established historical works to new music by diverse Australian and international composers.
It engages critical concepts and analytical skills for exploring performance decisions and interpretive positions.
Students will examine selected orchestral works in detail from multiple perspectives, including those of individual players, conductors, composers/arrangers, theorists and listeners.
Delivery
This subject is co-delivered with MUSI90254 Repertoire Perspectives 1. Students cannot simultaneously enrol in co-taught subjects in the same study period.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- analyse and interpret orchestral repertoire in historical and contemporary contexts;
- recognise and employ diverse stylistic and interpretative approaches to orchestral performance;
- demonstrate a refined understanding of specialised or unfamiliar repertoires with intellectual curiosity and insight;
- synthesise new understandings and approaches to orchestral music in detail from various perspectives;
- analyse the dynamic interactions of different instruments, individually and collectively, in a range of orchestral textures;
- curate and document effective and innovative concert programs.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- communicate effectively in oral and written language, and in musical performance;
- communicate constructively in diverse professional situations;
- make effective use of planning skills.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSI90254 | Repertoire Perspectives 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
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
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Two 1000-word analytical essays
| Throughout the teaching period | 40% |
Two 5 to 10-minute oral presentations
| Throughout the teaching period | 30% |
Essay (concert curation)
| During the examination period | 30% |
| Hurdle requirement: Students must submit all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject. For the purposes of meeting this hurdle requirement, each submitted assessment must be complete and constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task. Submitting only part of an assessment (e.g. only the title page) or an assessment on an irrelevant topic will not meet this hurdle requirement. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Richard Kurth Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 24 hours, comprising one 2-hour seminar 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
Richard Kurth: richard.kurth@unimelb.edu.au
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Additional delivery details
Delivery
This subject is co-delivered with MUSI90254 Repertoire Perspectives 1. Students cannot simultaneously enrol in co-taught subjects in the same study period.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
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- Related Handbook entries
Last updated: 4 March 2025