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Percussion Ensemble 1 (MUSI20211)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 6.25On Campus (Southbank)

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Percussion Ensemble is designed for experienced percussionists. It offers students the opportunity to develop and showcase their skills in a range of ensemble settings, utilising the full range of percussion instruments and performing in a variety of styles.

Each semester, concerts featuring diverse and eclectic repertoire are presented, providing students with the opportunity to rehearse and perform landmark works, as well as a variety of new compositions and transcriptions.

Delivery

This subject is co-taught with MUSI10238 Percussion Ensemble 1 and MUSI30295 Percussion Ensemble 1. Students cannot simultaneously enrol in co-taught subjects in the same study period.

Pass/Fail Grade

This subject is marked on a pass/fail basis and is not included in the weighted average mark (WAM) calculation.

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: 6 November 2025