Shakuhachi 2

Subject MUSI20105 (2014)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2014.

Credit Points: 6.25
Level: 2 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject is not offered in 2014.

Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 1 two-hour group tuition class per week.
Total Time Commitment:

60 hours.

Prerequisites:

None

Corequisites:

N/A

Recommended Background Knowledge:

N/A

Non Allowed Subjects:

N/A

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 subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and the Disability Liaison Unit.

Contact

Coordinator: cafalk@unimelb.edu.au

Contact Centre
T: 13 MELB (6352)
E: 13melb@unimelb.edu.au

Melbourne Conservatorium of Music
VCA and MCM Student Centre
E: mcm-ugrad@unimelb.edu.au
W: www.conservatorium.unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

Students will receive tuition in the traditional Japanese pedagogical style for shakuhachi (bamboo flute). Classes will cover the history and construction of the shakuhachi; breathing, blowing and fingering techniques and the different notation systems. The repertoire studied includes folk songs, traditional ensemble and Zen meditation pieces ( Hogaku). Students will be required to purchase their own flute.

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this subject students should be able to:

  • demonstrate a fundamental understanding of the physical and intellectual requirements of the art of shakuhachi
  • demonstrate an understanding of the context of the classical repertoire of the shakuhachi.
Assessment:

Weekly preparation of parts, individual and/or sectional practice and active contribution to all rehearsals, classes and performances (50%); a ten-minute practical examination at the end of the semester (50%).

100% weekly punctual and full attendance is expected. Less than 80% attendance will result in a fail.

Prescribed Texts:

A subject pack will be available for purchase from the Melbourne University Bookshop before the start of semester. Students will be required to purchase their own flute.

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 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.

Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Applied Skills Electives

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