Chamber Music 1

Subject MUSI20013 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

Credit Points: 6.25
Level: 2 (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

2 x 1 hour classes in week 1 & 2.

5 x 1 hour tutorials during semester.

5 x 2 hour classes during semester.



Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 17 hours
Total Time Commitment:

85 hours
Prerequisites:

Available by special permission of Subject Coordinator AND completion of either Practical Music 2 or Music Performance 2.

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.

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.5
Not offered in 2016
12.5
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

Coordinator: alvin.wong@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

Students will develop their techniques as chamber players and study selected repertoire to performance standard.
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
  • utilize 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%)
  • 15 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
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/ Composition/ Musicology/ Ethnomusicology Specialisation (B-MUS Version 5 only)

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