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Performance 3 (MUSI20201)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 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
For instrument/vocal specific questions (e.g. New Student Interviews, teacher allocations, ensemble allocations), please contact your head of area. Refer to the Dates and Times section for Instrument Heads of Area.
Semester 2
For instrument/vocal specific questions (e.g. New Student Interviews, teacher allocations, ensemble allocations), please contact your head of area. Refer to the Dates and Times section for Instrument Heads of Area.
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
Students will develop the knowledge, competencies and skills necessary for music performance. Areas to be covered include advanced study of instrumental or vocal technique, and specialisation in all related aspects of music performance. Formative feedback in individual and group settings will be provided across the semester.
In order to contextualise their education within the best practices of local, national and international standards, students are expected to work competently and productively both alone and in groups. The subject involves participation in individual lessons, instrument/voice classes, performance class and/or assigned ensemble activities. In order to ensure the highest level of performance preparation, 100% attendance is expected.
Progression Note:
To progress from Performance 3 into further Practical Music or Performance subjects:
- A subject result of 65% or greater is a prerequisite for MUSI20202 Performance 4
- A subject result of 50% or greater is a prerequisite for MUSI20200 Practical Music 4
Assessment Hurdle Class & Ensemble Information
Instrument and Vocal Classes: Information for Instrument and Vocal Classes can be found on the Fine Arts and Music Current Students website, or by contacting your Head of Area.
Concert Class: Students must apply to participate in Concert Class by completing the Concert Class Application on the Conservatorium Special Permission Forms website.
Ensemble: Information for Ensemble Activities can be found on the Ensembles page in the Handbook. Please refer to each Ensemble subject for details including requisites and additional entry requirements. Note: Students do not formally enrol in these subjects.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- build strategies for technical control and coordination;
- execute technical exercises and repertoire at an appropriate level with fluency, accuracy, attention to detail and character;
- project a well-shaped and expressive sound across the range of their instrument or voice;
- apply appropriate style and informed judgment to technical repertoire;
- perform music individually (and where appropriate collaboratively) with commitment and confidence.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed:
- problem-solving skills;
- skills in critical thinking and self-evaluation.
Last updated: 8 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
A result of 75% or more in:
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSI10221 | Practical Music 2 |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
|
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSI20055 | Composition 3 |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
|
12.5 |
| MUSI20056 | Composition 4 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
|
12.5 |
| MUSI20199 | Practical Music 3 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
|
12.5 |
| MUSI30213 | Composition 5 |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
|
12.5 |
| MUSI30214 | Composition 6 |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank)
|
12.5 |
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: 8 February 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
6 to 8-minute Progress video
| Mid teaching period | 25% |
15-minute Performance examination on prescribed content from the appropriate instrumental or vocal area syllabus
| During the examination period | 75% |
| Hurdle requirement: 100% participation in a class or ensemble activity as assigned by the Head of Area (concert class; performance-related skills class; or ensemble activity) | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
| Hurdle requirement: 100% attendance in Instrumental Class or Vocal Class, unless approved by Head of Area | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Information for Instrument and Vocal Classes can be found on the Fine Arts and Music Current Students website, or by contacting your Head of Area.
Students must apply to participate in Concert Class by completing the Concert Class Application on the Conservatorium Special Permission Forms website.
Please refer to each subject from the Ensemble Subjects List or the Music Elective List in the Handbook for subject details, including requisites and additional entry requirements. Note: Students do not formally enrol in these subjects.
Last updated: 8 February 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator David Griffiths Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 84 hours, comprising one 1-hour Individual Lesson, one 2-hour instrumental/vocal class, one 2 to 4-hour class OR ensemble activity per week Total time commitment 187 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
For instrument/vocal specific questions (e.g. New Student Interviews, teacher allocations, ensemble allocations), please contact your head of area. Refer to the Dates and Times section for Instrument Heads of Area.
- Semester 2
Coordinator David Griffiths Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 84 hours, comprising one 1-hour Individual Lesson, one 2-hour instrumental/vocal class, one 2 to 4-hour class OR ensemble activity per week Total time commitment 187 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
For instrument/vocal specific questions (e.g. New Student Interviews, teacher allocations, ensemble allocations), please contact your head of area. Refer to the Dates and Times section for Instrument Heads of Area.
What do these dates mean
Visit this webpage to find out about these key dates, including how they impact on:
- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
- And for Commonwealth Supported students, your:
- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Additional delivery details
Participation in an Ensemble as part of an Assessment Hurdle
Students can participate in an ensemble activity to meet a hurdle in this subject. Participation in an ensemble activity includes: attend classes, rehearsals, and performances (non-enrolled participation).
Note: Students must nominate an ensemble they are participating in to meet a hurdle before commencement. Once nominated, this ensemble activity cannot be changed.
Instrument Heads of Area
For instrument/vocal specific questions (eg. New Student Interviews, teacher allocations, ensemble allocations), please contact your head of area:
Keyboard: Jerry Wong
Voice: Stephen Grant
Strings and Harp: Curt Thompson
Woodwinds: Derek Jones
Brass: Don Immel, Joel Brennan and Carla Blackwood
Percussion: Brent Miller
Guitar: Ken Murray
For any other enquiries please contact the subject coordinator: David Griffiths
Last updated: 8 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:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Music Major Performance Major Performance (ANAM)
Last updated: 8 February 2024