Piano Duo and Duet 2

Subject MUSI90029 (2012)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2012.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012:

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

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

On campus.



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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: A 2-hour class and a 2-hour ensemble rehearsal per week.
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites:

In order to enrol in this subject, students must have completed the following subject:

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Corequisites:

None.
Recommended Background Knowledge:

None.
Non Allowed Subjects:

None.
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

Mr Ian Godfrey

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:

Building on the skills acquired in 740-530 Piano Duo and Duet 1, students will further develop their techniques as duo and duet pianists and study selected repertoire, drawing from a range of the more advanced repertoire of the duo and duet literature from the 18th century to the present day.
Objectives:

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

  • Prepare and perform a duo and duet program with technical confidence and musical skill;
  • Demonstrate rehearsal and communication skills in the preparation of advanced and diverse duo and duet repertoire.
Assessment:

Satisfactory attendance and participation, rehearsal journal (10%); 30-minute performance of approved repertoire in an end-of-semester test (90%).
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 will have developed the following generic skills:

  • Demonstration of technical development as duo/duet pianists;
  • Performing selected repertoire to concert standard;
  • Demonstration of critical and independent thinking in matters of performance;
  • Identification of diverse cultural references in the duo/duet literature;
  • Development of teamwork skills in the duo/duet pianist role including rehearsal techniques.
Related Course(s): Master of Music Studies by Coursework(Performance/Teaching)

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