Early Voices 2

Subject MUSI30173 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

Credit Points:

6.25

Level:

3 (Undergraduate)

Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.

Pre-teaching Period Start	not applicable
Teaching Period	25-Jul-2016 to 23-Oct-2016
Assessment Period End	18-Nov-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol	05-Aug-2016
Census Date	31-Aug-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail	23-Sep-2016

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

Time Commitment:

Contact Hours: 1 two-hour rehearsal each week during semester
Total Time Commitment:

60 hours

Prerequisites:

An audition will be required at the first rehearsal. Enrolment may be subject to the requirements of the ensemble.

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 Erin Helyard, Not entered Tonie Field

Contact

tonie.field@unimelb.edu.au

erin.helyard@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:	This is a small chamber choir of 12–20 members that performs music of the middle ages, renaissance and baroque. The ensemble performs both a cappella and also in conjunction with other early music ensembles.
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:	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 group.
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations:	Graduate Diploma and Certificate Elective subjects Performance/ Composition/ Musicology/ Ethnomusicology Specialisation (B-MUS Version 5 only)

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