Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

Faculty of Education and Arts

School: WA Academy of Performing Arts

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• Unit Title

  Classical Ensemble 3

• Unit Code

  MUS2526

• Year

  2015

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

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Description

In this unit, students extend their instrumental and/or vocal skills through ensemble rehearsals and performances. They participate in one or more ensembles, which may include chamber music groups, choirs, symphony orchestras, music theatre orchestras, operas, new music groups, and other instrumental ensembles. Emphasis is placed on the continued improvement of skills in musicianship, including sight-reading, intonation, phrasing, dynamics, rhythm, and stylistic understanding. Furthermore, students extend their skills in ensemble playing, teamwork, concert presentation, and professional etiquette, as well as building a capacity for self-evaluation, and develop the ability to respond intelligently to direction.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded MUS2510

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Apply musical skills to a range of rehearsal and performance projects.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of concert presentation and professional etiquette.
3. Demonstrate enhanced musicianship skills; as well as enhanced skills in ensemble playing, and teamwork.
4. Make critical self-evaluations of their own performances.
5. Perform effectively in an instrumental and/or vocal ensemble setting.
6. Respond intelligently to direction.

Unit Content

1. Critical reflection and self-evaluation.
2. Ensemble rehearsals and assigned public performances.
3. Musical exercises and activities designed to develop skills in musicianship and ensemble playing.
4. Repertoire selected by the unit coordinator and/or Ensemble Director.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Rehearsals, Performances, Workshops

Assessment

GS2 GRADING SCHEMA 2 Used for performance and/or practical based 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.

^ Mandatory to Pass

Text References

• ^ Repertoire selected by the Unit Co-ordinator and/or Ensemble Director
• Green, E.A., (1987), The dynamic orchestra: Principles of orchestral performance for instrumentalists, conductors and audiences. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.
• Kenny, D.T. (2011). The psychology of music performance anxiety. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.
• Lawson, C. (Ed.). (2003). The Cambridge companion to the orchestra. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.
• Williamson, A. (2004). Musical excellence: Strategies and techniques to enhance performance. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.
• Meyer, M. (2011). Chamber orchestra and ensemble repertoire. Laqnham, MD: Scarecrow Press.
• Read, C. (1993). Compendium of modern instrumental techniques. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press.
• Rink, J. (Ed.). (2003). Musical performance: A guide to understanding. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.
• Spitzer, J. (2005). The birth of the orchestra: History of an institution. NY: Oxford University Press.
• Watson, A.H. (2009). The biology of musical performance and performance related injury. Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press.
• Adey, C. (2009). Orchestral performance: A guide for conductors and players. London, UK: Faber Finds.
• Quadros, A. (Ed.). The Cambridge companion to choral music Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.

^ Mandatory reference

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