Chamber Music 4

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

2 x 1 hour classes in week 1 & 2.

5 x 1 hour tutorials during semester.

5 x 2 hour classes during semester.

85 hours

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.

N/A

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.

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

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.

• 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.

None

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

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.