Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for Semester 1 2020 Units. Students will be notified of all approved modifications by Unit Coordinators via email and Unit Blackboard sites. Where changes have been made, these are designed to ensure that you still meet the unit learning outcomes in the context of our adjusted teaching and learning arrangements.

• Unit Title

  Classical Ensemble 1

• Unit Code

  MUS1501

• Year

  2020

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  3

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

• Unit Coordinator

  Dr Philip Cameron EVERALL

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Description

Students acquire basic instrumental/vocal skills through rehearsals and performances in one or more of the designated ensemble groups they will be assigned to. Emphasis is placed on the stylistic appreciation of the works being performed, along with the technical skills to perform competently in a music ensemble.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Perform basic level ensemble skills.
2. Apply instrumental and/or vocal techniques required to participate effectively in a music ensemble.
3. Develop teamwork skills to collaborate within group setting.
4. Respond accurately to the related stylistic contexts and concepts of the pieces being performed.

Unit Content

1. Ensemble rehearsals and assigned public performances.
2. Repertoire selected by the unit coordinator and/or Ensemble Director.
3. Introduction to musical exercises and activities designed to build basic skills in musicianship and ensemble playing.
4. Rehearsal techniques.
5. Stylistic contexts and concepts of the music being performed.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

All ensembles perform at least once in public during the semester, either in the University or in the wider community. Students will be required to work in an ensemble to produce and perform musical works. They will be required to engage in constant communication with each other and the conductor about technical and stylistic issues. Students will be provided with opportunities to practise their performance skills, with feedback from their peers and their ensemble director.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

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