Wind Ensemble 1

Subject MUSI30208 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points: 6.25
Level: 3 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject is not offered in 2010.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: One 2-hour rehearsal each week during semester
Total Time Commitment: 60 hours
Prerequisites:

The minimum level of performance required for this ensemble would be equivalent to AMEB grade 7 or a high grade for VCE solo performance.
Corequisites: N/A
Recommended Background Knowledge: N/A
Non Allowed Subjects: N/A
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.

Contact

VCA and Music Student Centre
234 St Kilda Rd, Southbank

Tel: +61 3 9685 9322
Fax: +61 3 9685 9358
Web: www.vcam.unimelb.edu.au/contact_us.html

School of Music - Parkville
Conservatorium Building

Tel: +61 3 8344 5256
Fax: +61 3 8344 5346
Email via: http://music-unimelb.custhelp.com
Web: www.bmus.unimelb.edu.au and www.music.unimelb.edu.au
Subject Overview:

Wind Ensemble was established over 20 years ago and was one of the first outside of the military bands. The ensemble covers a wide range of repertoire and offers solo opportunities to School of Music students. The School of Music recognises the importance of the wind ensemble genre in education and professional development.

Objectives:

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: Assessment will be on a pass/fail basis and will be based on preparation of parts, individual and/or sectional practice and active participation in all rehearsals, classes and performances as directed (100%).

Less than 80% attendance will result in a fail.
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
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 groups

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