Multiphonies 1

Subject MUSI30187 (2015)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2015.

Credit Points:

6.25

Level:

3 (Undergraduate)

Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

Summer Term, Parkville - Taught on campus.

Pre-teaching Period Start	not applicable
Teaching Period	05-Jan-2015 to 15-Feb-2015
Assessment Period End	27-Feb-2015
Last date to Self-Enrol	09-Jan-2015
Census Date	16-Jan-2015
Last date to Withdraw without fail	06-Feb-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

Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.

Time Commitment:

Contact Hours: 1 two-hour rehearsal per week during the semester and participation in rehearsals and performances as directed.
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.

Coordinator

Prof Catherine Falk

Contact

Coordinator: counselg@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:	Multiphonies learns and performs traditional polyphonic music from different parts of the world, with some background information about the music styles, as well as choral arrangements of contemporary pop- and rock-music classics.
Learning Outcomes:	On completion of this subject students should be able to: demonstrate musical and technical progress in the performance of a variety of polyphonic musical repertoires show technical development as choristers 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 repertoire studied.
Assessment:	Weekly preparation of parts, individual and/or sectional practice and active contribution to all rehearsals, classes and performances as directed (50%); a ten-minute practical test 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:	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 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 demonstrate a capacity to think critically and independently study selected repertoire relevant to the ensemble to performance standard.
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations:	Applied Skills Electives Graduate Diploma and Certificate Elective subjects

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