Chamber Music 2

Subject MUSI10035 (2015)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2015.

Credit Points: 6.25
Level: 1 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject is not offered in 2015.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 5 one-hour tutorials during the semester; 2 one-hour classes in each of week 1 & 2 of semester; 5 two-hour classes during the remainder of semester
Total Time Commitment:

60 hours
Prerequisites:

Available by permission of Subject Coordinator only. Not available to first year students.
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 subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and the Disability Liaison Unit.

Contact

Coordinator: alvin.wong@unimelb.edu.au

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

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

Subject Overview:

Students will develop their techniques as chamber players and study selected repertoire to performance standard.
Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this subject students should be able to:

  • show technical development as chamber music players
  • perform selected repertoire to concert standard
  • demonstrate a capacity to think critically and independently in matters of corporate style, sonority, balance, ensemble, phrasing, blending and musical gesture
  • identify the broad and diverse cultural references of the chamber music literature
  • apply time and people management skills to rehearsal and performance planning
  • utilize teamwork skills in rehearsal/performance groups numbering from two to ten persons.
Assessment:
  • Weekly preparation of parts and rehearsals, and active participation in tutorial, throughout the semester (50%)
  • 15-minute examination, consisting of concertstandard presentation of chamber music repertoire approved by the Subject Coordinator, due in the examination period (50%).

Hurdle requirements: minimum 80% attendance at classes (100% attendance is expected).
Prescribed Texts:

None
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 a capacity to think critically and independently
  • study selected chamber repertoire to performance standard
  • apply time and people management skills to rehearsal and performance planning
  • demonstrate teamwork skills in rehearsal/performance groups numbering from two to ten persons.
Links to further information: http://www.conservatorium.unimelb.edu.au/current/forms
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Applied Skills Electives

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