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Big Band 1 (MUSI20071)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 6.25On Campus (Southbank)

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Overview

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The Big Band comprises 5 saxophones, 5 trumpets, 4 trombones, piano, bass, guitar and drums. Occasionally other instruments are employed for special projects, and for some concerts singers are also used.

All positions are auditioned at the start of each year, and the timetable works so that students can take Big Band as well as Wind Ensemble or Orchestra.

Each year the band performs at a range of venues. The music played covers a range of styles from the 30s to today, as well as student arrangements and compositions, and all students are encouraged to improvise.

Delivery

This subject is co-delivered with MUSI20134 Big Band 1 (Breadth), MUSI30165 Big Band 1 and MUSI30277 Big Band 1 (Breadth). Students cannot simultaneously enrol in co-delivered 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: 16 February 2024

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

AUDITION: Students are required to request an audition for this subject. Follow the link below to locate the relevant audition form.

Link to audition forms

Note:

This subject requires a successful audition outcome to enrol. A successful audition outcome may be used as proof of permission to enrol with the submission of an Enrolment Assistance form to Stop 1.

Link to Enrolment Assistance form

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Recommended background knowledge

The minimum level of performance required for this ensemble would be equivalent to AMEB grade 8 or a very high grade for VCE solo or group 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: 16 February 2024

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Active contribution and participation to all classes including part preparation for in-class group, and rehearsals and performances as directed

  • 1300 words (equivalent)
Throughout the teaching period70%

10-minute individual part(s) test

  • 600 words (equivalent)
During the assessment period30%
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend 100% of all scheduled classes, rehearsals and performances as directed.Throughout the teaching periodN/A

Last updated: 16 February 2024

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    CoordinatorMatthew Jodrell
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Southbank)
    Contact hours33 hours, comprising one 2-hour rehearsal per week and performances as directed.
    Total time commitment85 hours
    Teaching period26 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 ends21 June 2024

    Semester 1 contact information

    Mat Jodrell: matthew.jodrell@unimelb.edu.au

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Additional delivery details

Delivery

This subject is co-delivered with:

  • MUSI20134 Big Band 1 (Breadth),
  • MUSI30165 Big Band 1, and;
  • MUSI30277 Big Band 1 (Breadth)

Last updated: 16 February 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:

    TypeName
    CourseBachelor of Music
    CourseDiploma in Music
    Informal specialisationEnsembles

Last updated: 16 February 2024