Brass Ensemble 1

This subject is not offered in 2013.

60 hours

The minimum level of performance required for this ensemble would be equivalent to AMEB grade 7 or a high grade for VCE solo performance.

Available as breadth.

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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.

The Brass Ensemble offers brass players the opportunity to rehearse and perform in a large brass ensemble setting. The ensemble includes all brass instruments and a wide variety of repertoire and diverse musical styles is performed, including both transcriptions and original compositions for brass.

On completion of this subject students should be able to:

• show technical development as ensemble musicians
• participate with ability and self-confidence as a team member of a performing group
• perform selected repertoire to concert standard
• identify and exhibit specific knowledge of a range of ensemble repertoire
• exhibit an informed respect for the values and principles of ensemble performance.

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 a capacity to think critically and independently
• study selected repertoire relevant to the ensemble to performance standard
• apply time and people management skills to rehearsal and performance planning
• d emonstrate teamwork skills in rehearsal/performance groups.