Vocal Ensemble 1

Subject MUSI20112 (2015)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2015.

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

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 02-Mar-2015 to 31-May-2015
Assessment Period End 26-Jun-2015
Last date to Self-Enrol 13-Mar-2015
Census Date 31-Mar-2015
Last date to Withdraw without fail 08-May-2015

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 27-Jul-2015 to 25-Oct-2015
Assessment Period End 20-Nov-2015
Last date to Self-Enrol 07-Aug-2015
Census Date 31-Aug-2015
Last date to Withdraw without fail 25-Sep-2015


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: One 2-hour rehearsal each week during semester.
Total Time Commitment:

60 hours
Prerequisites:

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.
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.

Coordinator

Dr Donna Coleman

Contact

Coordinator: donnac@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 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.
Learning Outcomes:

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.
Assessment:

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.
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 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.
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Applied Skills Electives

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