Chamber Orchestra 2

Subject MUSI30170 (2012)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2012.

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

This subject is not offered in 2012.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 1 two-hour rehearsal per week during the semester and participation in rehearsals and performances as directed
Total Time Commitment: 60 hours
Prerequisites:

A result of not less than 75% in 740-172/740-205/740355 Chamber Orchestra 1, or by permission of the coordinator.

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

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

Contact Centre
T: 13 MELB (6352)
E: 13melb@unimelb.edu.au

Melbourne Conservatorium of Music
VCA and Music Student Centre

Contact: www.vcam.unimelb.edu.au/contact
Web: www.conservatorium.unimelb.edu.au
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: 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 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
Links to further information: http://www.music.unimelb.edu.au/about/breadth/index.html
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Applied Skills Electives
Graduate Diploma and Certificate Elective subjects

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