Honours Chamber Music 2

Subject MUSI40081 (2015)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2015.

Credit Points: 6.25
Level: 4 (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: 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:

85 Hours.
Prerequisites:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
6.25
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.

Coordinator

Mr Alvin Wong

Contact

Coordinator: yan.wong@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:

Chamber Music involves the formation of instrumental/vocal groupings of 3 or more players, according to repertoire requirements.


Students will further develop sophisticated techniques as chamber players and study selected repertoire to performance standard.


The subject involves the study and preparation of diverse chamber repertoire requiring individual part-preparation and regular group rehearsals.
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
  • utilise teamwork skills in rehearsal/performance groups numbering from two to ten persons.
Assessment:
  • Weekly preparation of parts and rehearsals, and active participation in tutorials, throughout semester (50%);
  • 20-minute examination, consisting of concert-standard presentation of chamber music repertoire approved by the Subject Coordinator, during the end of semester examination period (50%).

Hurdle Requirement: 100% attendance is expected throughout semester. Less than 80% attendance at classes 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 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.
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Performance

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