Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

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• Unit Title

  Classical Ensemble 8

• Unit Code

  MUS4512

• Year

  2019

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  3

• Credit Points

  10

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

• Unit Coordinator

  Dr Philip Cameron EVERALL

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Description

In this unit, students develop instrumental and/or vocal skills to a professional level of excellence 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 cultivation of a professional-level of skills in musicianship, as well as an understanding of historical performance practices and keys to successful musical interpretation. In addition, students apply leadership skills in ensembles, refine their expertise in ensemble playing, teamwork, concert presentation and professional etiquette, and further advance their capacity for self-evaluation, and reinforce their strategic understanding of rehearsal processes and outcomes.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from MUS4507

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded MUS3105

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate a professional level of excellence in ensemble playing, teamwork, musicianship, and stylistic understanding.
2. Demonstrate an expert ability to critically monitor their own performances.
3. Demonstrate leaderships skills in an ensemble context.
4. Demonstrate mastery of concert presentation and professional etiquette.
5. Perform with distinction in an instrumental and/or vocal ensemble setting.

Unit Content

1. Critical reflection and self-evaluation.
2. Ensemble rehearsals and assigned public performances.
3. Musical interpretation and performance practices.
4. Musical leadership in an ensemble setting.
5. Professional-level skills in musicianship and ensemble playing.
6. Repertoire selected by the Unit Coordinator and/or Ensemble Director.

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

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.

Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.

^ Mandatory to Pass

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