Honours Chamber Music 1

Subject MUSI40062 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

Credit Points: 6.25
Level: 4 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 29-Feb-2016 to 29-May-2016
Assessment Period End 24-Jun-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 11-Mar-2016
Census Date 31-Mar-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 06-May-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

Students intending to enrol in Chamber Music must submit a Chamber Music Application Form.
The completed form must be submitted no later than 5PM on Friday of Week 1.



Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 17 hours, comprising two 1-hour classes in weeks 1 & 2, five 1-hour tutorials during semester, five 2-hour classes during semester.
Total Time Commitment:

85 Hours
Prerequisites:

None
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

Dr Alvin Wong

Contact

alvin.wong@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 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 tutorial, throughout semester (50%)
  • 20 minute examination, consisting of concert-standard presentation of chamber music repertoire approved by the Subject Coordinator. End of semester examination period (50%)

Hurdle Requirement: 100% attendance is expected. Less than 80% attendance at classes will result in a fail.
Prescribed Texts:

None
Recommended 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 Specialisation (BH-MUS)

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