Early Voices 1

This subject is not offered in 2013.

60 hours

An audition will be required at the first rehearsal. Enrolment may be subject to the requirements of the ensemble.

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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.

This is a small chamber choir of 12–20 members that performs music of the middle ages, renaissance and baroque. The ensemble performs both a cappella and also in conjunction with other early music ensembles.

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.

Attendance and active participation in all rehearsals and classes (50%); participation in performances as directed (50%)

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
• demonstrate teamwork skills in rehearsal/performance group.