Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

Faculty of Education and Arts

School: WA Academy of Performing Arts

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• Unit Title

  Classical Ensemble 4

• Unit Code

  MUS2530

• Year

  2015

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

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Description

In this unit, students further develop 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 expanding skills in musicianship, including sight-reading, intonation, phrasing, dynamics, rhythm, and stylistic understanding. Furthermore, students further develop their competency in ensemble playing, teamwork, concert presentation, and professional etiquette. They build upon their skills in self-evaluation, and extend their ability to respond to direction.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded MUS2517

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 a mature understanding of concert presentation and professional etiquette.
3. Demonstrate highly-developed skills in ensemble playing, teamwork, sight-reading, intonation, phrasing, dynamics, rhythm and stylistic understanding.
4. Make critical self-evaluations of their own performances and implement appropriate changes for improvement.
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 coordinator 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.
• Willamon, A. (2004). Musical excellence: Strategies and techniques to enhance performance. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.
• Meyer, M. (2011). Cambridge orchestra and ensemble repertoire. Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press.
• Read, G. (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. New York, 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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