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MUSI353 Ensemble Performance in Music

Updated: 07 May 2012
Credit Points 6
Offering Not offered in 2013
Intensive School(s)
Start Finish Attendance Notes
N/A N/A Non-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.
Materials Textbook information will be displayed approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the teaching period. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment Assessment information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. demonstrate an understanding of 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; and
  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 life-long 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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