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Symphonic Ensembles 1 (MUSI30185)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 6.25On Campus (Southbank)

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Overview

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The Symphonic Ensembles (including large instrumental bands and orchestras) play an important role in the educational and performance activities of the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music (MCM). Students participating in Symphonic Ensembles rehearse and perform a wide variety of works from the symphonic canon. Following an audition, students are placed in up to two of the following ensembles:

  • Symphony Orchestra
  • Wind Symphony
  • Philharmonic Orchestra
  • Concert Band

Auditions for all ensembles are usually held in February.

Pass/Fail Grade

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

Delivery

This subject is co-delivered with MUSI10060 Symphonic Ensembles 1, MUSI10235 Symphonic Ensembles 1 (Breadth), MUSI20093 Symphonic Ensembles 1, MUSI20124 Symphonic Ensembles 1 (Breadth), MUSI30279 Symphonic Ensembles 1 (Breadth), MUSI90217 Orchestral Instrument Performance 1, and MUSI90224 Orchestral Instrument Performance 3. 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 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

Weekly preparation of parts, individual and/or sectional practice and active contribution to all rehearsals and performances as directed

  • 50 hours (of work required)
Throughout the teaching period100%
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend 100% of all scheduled classes, rehearsals and performances as directed.Throughout the teaching periodN/A

Additional details

Pass/Fail Grade

This subject is assessed on a pass/fail basis.

Last updated: 16 February 2024

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    CoordinatorRichard Davis
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Southbank)
    Contact hoursUp to 72 hours over the course of the semester
    Total time commitment100 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

    Richard Davis: richard.davis@unimelb.edu.au

    For audition requirements and specific ensemble activities, please see the Conservatorium Symphonic Ensembles page.

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

Delivery

This subject is co-delivered with:

  • MUSI10060 Symphonic Ensembles 1;
  • MUSI10235 Symphonic Ensembles 1 (Breadth)
  • MUSI20093 Symphonic Ensembles 1;
  • MUSI20124 Symphonic Ensembles 1 (Breadth);
  • MUSI30279 Symphonic Ensembles 1 (Breadth)
  • MUSI90217 Orchestral Instrument Performance 1, and;
  • MUSI90224 Orchestral Instrument Performance 3.

Last updated: 16 February 2024

Further information

Last updated: 16 February 2024