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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: Upon successful completion of this unit, students should have gained an introduction to ensemble direction and management through the development of composition/arranging skills, baton techniques, score preparation and rehearsal techniques for both standard and diverse ensemble orchestrations.
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