African Drum and Dance Ensemble 2

This subject is not offered in 2013.

60 hours

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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.

Weekly rehearsals and a series of lectures covering all aspects of traditional music from West Africa—drumming, singing and dancing—culminating in an end-of-semester performance.

On completion of this subject students should be able to:

• perform West African music and dance to a competent standard
• understand the context of West African music and dance
• show technical development as ensemble musicians
• perform selected repertoire to concert standard
• demonstrate a capacity to think critically and independently in matters of corporate style, sonority, balance, ensemble, phrasing, blending and musical gesture
• identify the broad and diverse cultural references of the relevant repertoire.

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.

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This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

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.