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MUSI353 Advanced Studies in Music Performance II

Updated: 13 July 2010
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study Online Level
Armidale Semester 2 Off Campus C - Internet access required
Armidale Semester 2 On Campus C - Internet access required
Intensive School(s)
Start Finish Attendance Notes
10 September 2010 13 September 2010 Mandatory
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites MUSI105 or MUSI106 or MUSI205 or MUSI206 or MUSI349 or MUSI351 or MUSI352 or permission of head of school
Co-requisites None
Restrictions MUSI392
Notes

offered in even numbered years
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Jenny Game-Lopata (jgamelop@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit is focused on musical performance in small ensembles. Students will develop skills of performance with an emphasis on understanding the dynamics of group performances. Students will also practise skills of accompaniment and conducting as related to their own performance practice. All students will also undertake ensemble performance activities.
Prescribed Material
Mandatory 		Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

Musical Performance: A Guide to Understanding
ISBN: 9780521788625
Rink, J. (ed), Cambridge University Press 2002
Text refers to: Semester 2 , On and Off Campus
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Assignment 1: Performance 50%
Assessment Notes
One performance in a small ensemble with at least one other performer of 15-30 minutes length
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2 GA: 1, 2, 3, 8
Assignment 2: Short essay 20% 1000
Assessment Notes
One short essay that discusses the nature of ensemble practice
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 3 GA: 1, 2, 6
Unit Test 20%
Assessment Notes
One in-class test on skills of conducting
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 4 GA: 1, 2, 8
Workbook 10%
Assessment Notes
One log book and attendance record of large ensemble participation
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 5 GA: 1, 2, 8

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. understand the special nature of musical communication in a small ensemble;
  2. perform a short program of musical works at an appropriately high standard in an ensemble with at least one other person;
  3. identify and discuss communication skills as appropriate to small musical ensembles;
  4. direct an instrumental ensemble;
  5. perform repertoire with an ensemble relevant to their musical background and residential location.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Students will enhance their knowledge of music through developing their skills of performance and by gaining an understanding of the dynamics of group performances. This attribute is formally assessed in the range of set assessment tasks. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
The exploration of repertoire and communication in an ensemble situation will develop communication skills, problem solving abilities, and team work throughout their careers. Class strategies and assessment in conducting will also directly contribute to communication skills. 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
Students learn about how music is used in group situations around the world, and this knowledge is practised and formally assessed in the performance. 		True True True
5 Life-Long Learning
The exploration of repertoire and communication in an ensemble situation will develop communication skills, problem solving abilities, and team work throughout their careers. Thus all these area will contribute to lifelong learning, although it is not formally assessed. 		True True
6 Problem Solving
The exploration of repertoire and communication in an ensemble situation will develop communication skills, problem solving abilities, and team work throughout their careers. 		True True True
8 Team Work
The exploration of repertoire and communication in an ensemble situation will develop communication skills, problem solving abilities, and team work throughout their careers. 		True True True
   

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