Early Voices 2

Subject 740-159 (2008)

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Credit Points:

6.250

Level:

Undergraduate

Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.

Pre-teaching Period Start	not applicable
Teaching Period	not applicable
Assessment Period End	not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol	not applicable
Census Date	not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail	not applicable

On campus

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Time Commitment:

Contact Hours: 1 two-hour rehearsal each week during semester
Total Time Commitment: 60 hours

Prerequisites:

Previous choral experience and good sight singing ability is required.

Available as breadth.

A quota applies

Corequisites:

None

Recommended Background Knowledge:

None

Non Allowed Subjects:

None

Core Participation Requirements:

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability will impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and the Disability Liaison Unit.

 CoordinatorProf John Griffiths and Vivien Hamilton 

Subject Overview:	This is a small chamber choir of 12–16 members that performs music of the middle ages, renaissance and baroque. The ensemble performs both a cappella and also in conjunction with other early music ensembles. 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.
Assessment:	Attendance and active participation in all rehearsals and classes (50%); participation in performances as directed (50%) Less than 80% attendance will result in a fail.
Prescribed Texts:	nil
Breadth Options:	This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses: Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Biomedicine Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Environments Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Engineering You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
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 group.
Related Course(s):	Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Music (Performance) Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Teaching Diploma in Music (Practical) Diploma in Music (Practical)

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