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Orchestral Conducting (MUSI90003)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2024
Overview
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This subject covers topics such as: baton grammar, score preparation, rehearsal technique, principles of orchestral conducting and comparisons will be made of various recorded performances.
An ensemble will be available for students to conduct, to ensure that the practical application of the study is understood.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- rehearse and conduct short works for orchestral instruments; and
- evaluate and prepare scores for orchestras of varying abilities.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- demonstrate skills in cooperation, communication and negotiation that allow for effective working in teams;
- apply time and people management skills to rehearsal and performance planning;
- demonstrate a capacity to think critically and independently;
- demonstrate an informed and critical awareness of issues related to musical diversity.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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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Active participation in all aspects of the class
| Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
15-minute individual practical test, rehearsing and performing orchestral excerpts
| 2 Weeks after the end of teaching | 50% |
A folio, including class notes and examples of score preparation
| 5 Weeks after the end of teaching | 40% |
Hurdle requirement: 100% attendance is expected, less than 80% will result in a fail in the subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2024
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A reading pack with relevant musical examples will be distributed prior to the first class.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Music (Performance Teaching) Specialisation (formal) Instrumental Specialisation (formal) Studio - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Students must meet the course entry requirements in order to be considered for a CAP enrolment in this subject. Approval to be sought from the course coordinator.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024