MCM String Ensemble

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

60 hours

The minimum level of performance required for this ensemble would be equivalent to AMEB grade 8 or a high grade for VCE solo performance.

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Objectives, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

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: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/.

The String Ensemble is a specialist ensemble for the development of ensemble skills through learning and performing key works from the string repertory.

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.

Regular in-class group assessment of part preparation (30%); end of semester, 10-minute individual part test (60%); active participation in all rehearsals and performances as directed (10%).

Less than 80% attendance will result in a fail.

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 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.