MUM4010

Applied Music: Arranging, Ensemble Leadership and Conducting ( 12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL)

Leader: Peter McIlwain

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis: The unit is taught through interactive seminars and workshops addressing the relevant issues associated with the formation and management of an ensemble, repertoire and composition/arrangement/orchestration of scores for the ensemble and its musical direction. Students are required to propose a program of works to be arranged and/or conducted for performance by an approved ensemble. Students meet with a supervisor to discuss the arrangements, develop approaches to interpretation, and refine baton techniques specific to their program choice.

Objectives: At the successful completion of this unit students will have developed the skills and knowledge required to successfully create musical materials for a potentially disparate group of musicians and, to be able to offer this group the musical and artistic direction necessary in realising a successful musical performance. Therefore, students will have gained as a minimum, intermediate skills in conducting, orchestration and ensemble management that will have been consolidated around one integrated project.

Assessment: Written (3000 words): 30% + Practical performance and arrangement/composition (6000 words equivalent): 70%

Contact Hours: 3 hours (1 x 2 hour seminar and 1 x 1 hour tutorial) per week