Chamber Orchestra 1

Subject 740-172 (2009)

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Credit Points: 6.25
Level: 1 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

On campus
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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 1 two-hour rehearsal per week during the semester and participation in extra rehearsals and performances as directed
Total Time Commitment: 60 hours
Prerequisites:

The minimum level of performance required for chamber orchestra would be equivalent to AMEB A. Mus. A or a very high grade for VCE solo performance.

An audition is required.
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.
Subject Overview:

Students will develop their skills in chamber music ensemble performance and their knowledge of the chamber orchestra repertoire.
Objectives:

On completion of this subject students will be able to:

  • show technical development as chamber orchestra players
  • perform selected repertoire to a professional performance standard
  • demonstrate a capacity to think critically and independently in matters of style, sonority, balance, ensemble, phrasing, blending, instrumental craft and musical gesture
  • identify the broad and diverse cultural references of the chamber orchestra literature
  • apply leadership and solo skills as demonstrated by a leading professional role model
  • learn refined and exacting teamwork skills in rehearsal and performance situations
  • understand the importance of thorough individual preparation.
Assessment:

Satisfactory attendance and participation in rehearsals (50%); participation in concert (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:

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Generic Skills:

On completion of this subject students should be able to:

  • demonstrate teamwork skills in rehearsal/performance groups
  • apply time and people management skills to rehearsal and performance planning
  • demonstrate the ability to incorporate practical musical skills in unfamiliar musical traditions into their musical life
  • demonstrate a capacity to think critically and independently
  • study selected repertoire relevant to the ensemble to performance standard
Related Course(s): Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Music
Diploma in Music (Practical)

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