Ensemble 3.2

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

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 may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Small ensembles normally consist of two or more players performing works designed to be played unconducted. Students are encouraged to investigate repertoire which allows for a balance between old and new music and a spread of instruments/voices within ensembles which goes beyond the traditional notion of chamber music. It is expected that ensembles rehearse regularly outside the formal supervised times.

In the case of composition students, this subject involves participation in directing/conducting a variety of ensembles.

Various large ensembles are arranged yearly depending on the student cohort and specific departmental and cross-departmental instrumental and vocal make up.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Practical Composition Stream
Upon completion of this subject students should be able to:

• have the ability to connect research into repertoire to actual composition and performance, and the development of creative skills across a wide spectrum of music;
• be cognisant of and sympathetic to a broad range of musics and associated composition skills;
• develop communication skills in order to both understand all aspects of composition practice, and develop an understanding of life experience as a musician in the 21st century;
• develop an appreciation of solo and group composition, current (public) performance practice and the extra-musical aspects necessary for success in the presentation of a live event;
• develop the necessary skills to combat performance anxiety and other elements which hinder the successful composition of music;
• develop an appreciation and understanding of the individualistic nature of composition;
• engage in constructive critical debate.

Improvisation Stream
Upon completion of this subject students should be able to:

• the ability to connect research into repertoire to actual performance, and the development of creative skills of interpretation across a wide spectrum of music;
• to be cognisant of and sympathetic to a broad range of musics and associated performance skills;
• develop communication skills in order to both understand all aspects of performance practice, and develop an understanding of life experience as a performer in the 21st century;
• development of an appreciation of solo and group performance, current (public) performance practice and the extra-musical aspects necessary for success in the profession;
• development of the necessary skills to combat performance anxiety and other elements which hinder the successful performance of music;
• development of an appreciation and understanding of the individualistic nature of performance;
• to engage in constructive critical debate.