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Shakuhachi 2 (MUSI20105)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Nicholas Tochka: nicholas.tochka@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Nicholas Tochka: nicholas.tochka@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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Students will receive tuition in the traditional Japanese pedagogical style for shakuhachi (bamboo flute).
Classes will cover the history and construction of the shakuhachi; breathing, blowing and fingering techniques and the different notation systems.
The repertoire studied includes folk songs, traditional ensemble and Zen meditation pieces (Hogaku).
Students will be required to purchase their own flute.
Delivery
Rehearsals in this subject are co-taught with MUSI30139 Shakuhachi Ensemble 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:
- demonstrate a fundamental understanding of the physical and intellectual requirements of the art of shakuhachi;
- demonstrate an understanding of the context of the classical repertoire of the shakuhachi.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- demonstrate teamwork skills in rehearsal/ performance groups;
- apply time and people management skills to rehearsal and performance planning;
- demonstrate the ability to incorporate practical musical skills in unfamiliar musical traditions into their musical life.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
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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Weekly preparation of parts, individual and/or sectional practice and active contribution to all rehearsals, classes and performances
| Throughout the teaching period | 50% |
A practical examination
| During the examination period | 50% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 80% of all scheduled classes to be eligible for a pass in this subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Nicholas Tochka Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours, comprising one 2-hour class per week Total time commitment 85 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
Nicholas Tochka: nicholas.tochka@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Coordinator Nicholas Tochka Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours, comprising one 2-hour class 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
Nicholas Tochka: nicholas.tochka@unimelb.edu.au
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Additional delivery details
Delivery
Rehearsals in this subject are co-taught with MUSI30139 Shakuhachi Ensemble 1.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A subject pack will be available for purchase from the Melbourne University Bookshop before the start of semester. Students will be required to purchase their own flute with accompanying manual.
The flute must be a 1.8 shaku length (D-fundamental tuning). We recommend the "SHAKUHACHI YUU". The manual is MacGregor, Andrew Shakuhachi Manual.
These items will be available for purchase at the first rehersal session.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Music Course Diploma in Music Course Graduate Diploma in Music Informal specialisation Ensembles
Last updated: 31 January 2024