Orchestration

Subject MUSI30025 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 3 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

Semester 2, Parkville - 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


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 1 two-hour lecture/tutorial per week
Total Time Commitment: 120 hours
Prerequisites: MUSI20061 Music Language 2: Chromaticism and Beyond, or permission of the coordinator
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.

Coordinator

Assoc Prof Stuart Greenbaum

Contact

Faculty of the VCA and Music Student Centre
Email: vcam-info@unimelb.edu.au
Tel: +61 3 9685 9419
Fax: +61 3 9685 9358
Web: http://www.vcam.unimelb.edu.au/studentcentre
Subject Overview:

This subject covers knowledge of the ranges and characteristics of orchestral and band instruments and techniques for notation and combination of diverse instruments. The subject will involve practical performance of the assignments directed by students. There will be a short-answer test, covering instrumental ranges, transposition, terms, techniques, and brief notated exercises as covered in lectures.
Objectives:

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • identify the ranges and capabilities of orchestral and band instruments
  • understand the timbral characteristics of orchestral and band instruments
  • transcribe and/or arrange simple pieces for diverse instruments
  • notate scores and parts for performance.
Assessment:

Five practical assignments due during the semester (60%): four worth 10% each; one worth 20%. Attendance, participation, and direction of the class ensemble in performing the assignments (10%); short-answer test held in the examination period (30%)
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

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 have the ability to:

  • effectively reinterpret existing work
  • see new potential in old objects
  • communicate with groups effectively.
Related Course(s): Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Music
Diploma in Music (Practical)
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Composition

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