Orchestration

Subject MUSI90196 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

Credit Points: 12.5
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
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


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 1 x two hour lecture / tutorial per week
Total Time Commitment:

136 hours
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, 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 may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Coordinator

Dr Elliott Gyger

Contact

egyger@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

This subject covers knowledge of the ranges and characteristics of orchestral and band instruments and techniques for notation and combination of diverse instruments. The subject will involve practical performance of the assignments directed by students. There will be a short-answer test, covering instrumental ranges, transposition, terms, techniques, and brief notated exercises as covered in lectures.
Learning Outcomes:
  • identify the ranges and capabilities of orchestral and band instruments
  • understand the timbral characteristics of orchestral and band instruments
  • transcribe and/or arrange simple pieces for diverse instruments
  • notate scores and parts for performance
  • respond creatively to the particular needs of music for school use
Assessment:

Five practical assignments; Week 3,6,8,9,12 - 50% (four worth 8% each; one worth 18%)

Attendance, participation, and direction of the class ensemble in performing the assignments; throughout semester - (10%)

One practical assignment designed for school use; examination period (15%)

Short-answer test; examination period (25%)
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • effectively reinterpret existing works
  • see new potential in old materials
  • communicate with groups effectively
  • design tasks appropriately for different skill levels
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Instrumental Specialisation (MC-MUSPT)
Studio Specialisation (MC-MUSPT)

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