Shakuhachi 1

Subject MUSI10082 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points:

6.25

Level:

1 (Undergraduate)

Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

Semester 1, 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 group tuition class per week
Total Time Commitment: 60 hours

Prerequisites:

None

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.

 CoordinatorMr Ian Godfrey 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: www.vcam.unimelb.edu.au 

Subject Overview:	Students will receive tuition in the traditional Japanese pedagogical style for shakuhachi (bamboo flute). Classes will cover the history and construction of the shakuhachi; breathing, blowing and fingering techniques and the different notation systems. The repertoire studied includes folk songs, traditional ensemble and Zen meditation pieces ( Hogaku). Students will be required to purchase their own flute.
Objectives:	On completion of this subject students should be able to: demonstrate a fundamental understanding of the physical and intellectual requirements of the art of shakuhachi demonstrate an understanding of the context of the classical repertoire of the shakuhachi.
Assessment:	Attendance and participation (50%); a ten-minute practical examination at the end of the semester (50%) Less than 80% attendance will result in a fail.
Prescribed Texts:	A subject pack will be available for purchase from the Melbourne University Bookshop before the start of semester. Students will be required to purchase their own flute.
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 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.
Related Course(s):	Bachelor of Music Diploma in Music (Practical)

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