Side-by-side Project 2 (MUSI90257)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Southbank)

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Overview

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Semester 2 (Extended)
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This subject is one of the two capstone subjects in the Master of Music (Orchestral Performance) and extends students’ understanding of the intensive industry-standard rehearsal and performance process experienced in Side-by-side Project 1.

Students again rehearse and perform alongside Conservatorium staff and invited professional musicians in intensive projects, further refining their orchestral skills and meeting professional expectations.

The project concludes with a recording session and/or public performance, and a reflection in which students consolidate their learning and synthesise their experience working as an ensemble musician to an industry standard.

Delivery

This subject includes an intensive project week with rehearsals followed by a performance and/or recording session(s) over the 7-day intensive.

Students receive the repertoire at least 4 weeks prior to the intensive project week.

This subject is co-delivered with MUSI90256 Side-by-Side Project 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:

  • perform at the level expected of a member of a professional symphony orchestra or chamber ensemble;
  • demonstrate professional rehearsal and performance conduct;
  • play consistently with adaptability and responsiveness appropriate to the ensemble context;
  • critically reflect on the project experience and future professional goals.

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;
  • give and receive constructive feedback;
  • 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