6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL
Undergraduate - Unit
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Faculty
Organisational Unit
Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music
Chief examiner(s)
Coordinator(s)
Unit guides
Notes
The unit has a compulsory ensemble componentensemble component (http://artsonline.monash.edu.au/music/student-ensembles/). Some ensembles are subject to audition. Normally, auditions take place in Week 1 of the semester. Please see the unit guide for further information.
Synopsis
The unit consolidates and extends fundamental skills in music ensemble performance developed in ATS1347 Music ensemble 1.
The unit comprises:
- ensemble rehearsals in a chosen/approved music ensemble;
- performance of select repertoire. The development of skills prepares students for the next unit in the sequence, ATS2800 Music ensemble 3.
Outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students are able to:
- Demonstrate further command of music ensemble performance skills beyond the level attained in ATS1347 Music ensemble 1 in a chosen/approved music ensemble.
- Demonstrate adequate control of the elements of ensemble performance (for example, accuracy, articulation and phrasing, tone quality, dynamics, expression, and so forth).
- Competently perform select repertoire in a public setting.
Assessment
Within semester assessment: 100%
Workload requirements
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
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