Shakuhachi Ensemble 1

This subject is not offered in 2014.

170 hours

None

N/A

N/A

Not available to BMus students.

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 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.

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.
• demonstrate an awareness of standards of professional performance –practice in this genre of music.

Weekly preparation of parts, individual and/or sectional practice and active contribution to all rehearsals, classes and performances (50%); a 400 word essay due mid-semester (10%); a 600 word reflective essay due end of semester (15%); a practical examination held during the examination period (25%).

100% weekly punctual and full attendance at all rehearsals and performances as directed is expected. Less than 80% attendance will result in a fail.

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.

This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Biomedicine
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Environments
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Engineering

You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.

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.