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Ensemble Studies 2 (MUSI10192)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Ashley Cross: across@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Ashley Cross: across@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject examines the skills individual performers require in the development of ensemble performance. Ensemble studies are led by experienced practitioners in the field of contemporary music performance and delivered in practical sessions.
Throughout the subject students will be required to engage in rehearsals, repertoire development, performances and focused group discussions, covering aspects such as interpretation, arrangement, originality, creativity, balance, interaction, dynamics, tempo, placement, style, rhythm and harmony.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- expand basic composition and improvisation skills to a wide spectrum of music;
- apply performance and associated music skills to jazz repertoire;
- actively participate as a member of a jazz ensemble;
- discuss public performance practice and the extra-musical aspects necessary for success in the profession;
- demonstrate an emerging individual style in performance;
- engage in constructive critical debate.
Generic skills
On completing this subject students will:
- have in-depth knowledge of their specialist discipline;
- have reached a high level of achievement in creative artistic practice, problem solving and communication;
- be critical and creative thinkers, with an aptitude for continued self-directed learning;
- have the capacity to participate fully in collaborative learning and to confront unfamiliar problems.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MUSI10181 | Ensemble Studies 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
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12.5 |
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
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 |
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Active contribution to all small ensemble rehearsals.
| Throughout the teaching period | 30% |
16-minute small ensemble performance (group presentation)
| End of the teaching period | 20% |
Active contribution to all workshop performances
| End of the teaching period | 10% |
Active contribution to all large ensemble rehearsals and performances as directed.
| Throughout the teaching period | 20% |
Active participation in workshopping compositions (Composing for small ensemble).
| Throughout the teaching period | 5% |
Folio of compositions
| During the assessment period | 15% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum 75% of all scheduled classes and rehearsals as directed. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Ashley Cross Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 67 hours, comprising ten 2-hour weekly small ensemble rehearsals, ten 2-hour weekly ensemble workshops, nine 2-hour weekly large ensemble rehearsals, and six 1.5-hour fortnightly small ensemble composition classes. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
Ashley Cross: across@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Coordinator Ashley Cross Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 67 hours, comprising ten 2-hour weekly small ensemble rehearsals, ten 2-hour weekly ensemble workshops, nine 2-hour weekly large ensemble rehearsals, and six 1.5-hour fortnightly small ensemble composition classes. Total time commitment 170 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
Ashley Cross: across@unimelb.edu.au
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Music Major Jazz & Improvisation
Last updated: 31 January 2024