Vocal Ensemble 1

This subject is not offered in 2014.

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.

An audition will be required in week 1 and places may be limited due to the nature of the repertoire.

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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.

Students explore all aspects of singing with other singers, from the purely technical (intonation, breathing together, harmonized pronunciation) to the subtleties of developing relationships and roles, from the love duet to the "comprimarios" quintet and the larger choral operatic groups.

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.

This subject is assessed on a pass/fail basis.

Weekly preparation of parts, individual and/or sectional practice and active contribution to all rehearsals and performances as directed (100%)

Hurdle requirement: 100% weekly punctual and full attendance at all rehearsals and performances as directed is expected. 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 groups.