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School of Music · ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
This course offers a variety of ensemble performance experiences for experienced performers. The course develops the ability to interact with other musicians, and to reflect on how that experience differs from previous performance experiences (solo and/or ensemble). Students typically perform in a School of Music ensemble but may with the agreement of the course convenor participate in a non-School of Music ensemble. Students enrolled in Music Performance are reminded that students cannot submit the same assessment for two different courses (that is, they cannot count the same ensemble towards both a Performance course and an Ensemble course). This course may be repeated for credit if a different type of ensemble is taken each time; for example a violinist who has previously played in a string quartet may play in a piano trio even though they are both examples of chamber music. Performing in an ensemble can only be learned through actually participating in an ensemble, and the absence of an ensemble member has a negative impact on the ensemble experience. As such, in order to pass this course students must, unless they have a relevant medical certificate, attend and participate in at least 80% of ensemble rehearsal time in order to pass this course.
Contribution as a performer to twelve two-hour rehearsals of the Ensemble
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
Reflective journal or blog on the impact of the rehearsals on the development of the interpretation of the works prepared for performance, 1000 words
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
Performance assessment as member of the Ensemble
Learning outcomes 4
Essay on how performance in this ensemble differs from performing in one or more other types of ensemble and/or solo performance, 1000 words
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
130 hours of total student learning time made up from: a) 24 hours contact over 12 weeks; and b) 106 hours of independent study. There will be fixed rehearsal contact times for some ensembles; others will rehearse intensively prior to performance. Students are cautioned to check the detailed timetable for the ensembles they will be participating in prior to confirming their enrolment, as attendance at 80% of class activities is expected. Work Integrated Learning Simulation/Virtual This course gives students real world experience working with an ensemble and ensemble director towards a public performance. Students will receive and prepare repertoire, rehearse with other musicians, and then present their work in a concert which is open to the public. Other Information An audition is required for non Performance students
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