Strategies for Teaching Balinese Music

Subject MUSI90143 (2013)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2013.

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

This subject is not offered in 2013.

Time Commitment: Contact Hours: A total of 24 hours (4 days x 6 hours per day).
Total Time Commitment:

120 hours (including non-contact time)

Prerequisites:

None

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 course 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
E: mcm-grad@unimelb.edu.au
E: www.conservatorium.unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

Students will gain a hands-on experience rehearsing on the magnificent bronze seven-tone ensemble from Bali, Indonesia in the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music. Students will learn to play the instruments of the gamelan leading to a short dramatic performance related to the ritual life of this famous tourist island; learn aspects of the cultural context of gamelan music; and how to teach short forms of gamelan music (such as (baris and bapang) that can be recreated in the classroom.

Objectives:

On completion of this subject students should be able to
• Demonstrate an understanding of the cultural background and function of gamelan in Indonesia and abroad;
• Play several pieces of gamelan music on various instruments;
• Demonstrate their ability to work cooperatively as a member of the gamelan;
• Perform selected repertoire to concert standard.

Assessment:

A performance assessment at the end of Day 4 (50%); a short answer assignment of 2,000 words, due 4 weeks after the final teaching date (30%); and an essay of 1500 words due six weeks after the end of the subject (20%). All components of the assessment must be passed in order to pass the subject.

Prescribed Texts:

Gold, Lisa. 2005. Music in Bali. Oxford: OUP. A reading pack will be distributed before the commencement of the subject.

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 increased ability in musical coordination, memory and listening;
• 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;
• Study selected repertoire relevant to the ensemble to performance standard.

Links to further information: http://conservatorium.unimelb.edu.au/mmusstud_int

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