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Guitar Ensemble 2 (MUSI10067)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 6.25On Campus (Southbank)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Ken Murray: kenjm@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
Repertoire will cover a wide range of styles and will consist of large ensemble pieces as well as duets, trios and quartets. To join the guitar ensemble, reasonable sight reading skills are required and the preferred instrument is nylon string guitar.
Delivery
This subject is co-taught with MUSI10174 Guitar Ensemble 2 (Breadth), MUSI20090 Guitar Ensemble 2, and MUSI30182 Guitar Ensemble 2. 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:
- show technical development as ensemble musicians;
- participate with ability and self-confidence as a team member of a performing group;
- perform selected repertoire to concert standard;
- identify and exhibit specific knowledge of a range of ensemble repertoire;
- exhibit an informed respect for the values and principles of ensemble performance.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- demonstrate a capacity to think critically and independently;
- study selected repertoire relevant to the ensemble to performance standard;
- apply time and people management skills to rehearsal and performance planning;
- demonstrate teamwork skills in rehearsal/performance groups.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSI10173 | Guitar Ensemble 1 (Breadth) | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| MUSI10174 | Guitar Ensemble 2 (Breadth) | Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
Recommended background knowledge
The minimum level of performance required for this ensemble would be equivalent to AMEB grade 7 or a high grade for VCE solo performance.
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Regular in-class group assessment of part preparation
| Throughout the teaching period | 30% |
Two 5-minute individual part tests
| From Week 9 to Week 10 | 60% |
Active participation in all rehearsals and performances as directed
| Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
| Hurdle requirement: Students must attend 100% of all scheduled classes, rehearsals and performances as directed. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Ken Murray Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 24 hours, comprising one 2-hour rehearsal per week Total time commitment 85 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Ken Murray: kenjm@unimelb.edu.au
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Additional delivery details
Delivery
This subject is co-taught with:
- MUSI10174 Guitar Ensemble 2 (Breadth);
- MUSI20090 Guitar Ensemble 2; and
- MUSI30182 Guitar Ensemble 2.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Music Course Diploma in Music Informal specialisation Ensembles
Last updated: 31 January 2024