MUSGEN 1201 - Music Professional Development 1A

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2024

This course provides the opportunity to participate in specialist ensembles, both large and small, that cater for each student's instrument/voice and career goals. The course also offers components which can enhance professional skills, depending on the student's instrument/voice. Ensemble rehearsal and performance focusses on the skills of reading, listening, intonation, blend, articulation, individual sound, improvisation and, stylistic interpretation within the ensemble context. Through involvement in rehearsals in which students gain experience with professional ensemble directors, students will develop effective practising strategies, rehearsal discipline and creative approaches to problem solving. Students will gain an understanding of the importance of teamwork, an awareness of professional standards and expectations, and be given opportunities to build effective working relationships with colleagues. Central to the course is a focus on professional standards and expectations. Students will undertake two components, to be determined on the outcome of ensemble auditions. The components typically available are: Elder Conservatorium Chamber Orchestra, Elder Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra, Elder Conservatorium Wind Orchestra, Guitar Ensemble, Jazz Big Band, Latin Ensemble, Rhythm & Reading Ensemble, Small Jazz Ensemble, Elder Conservatorium Chorale (SATB choir), Bella Voce (female choir), Jazz Vocal Ensemble, Chamber Music, Keyboard Musicianship, and Music Journalism.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code MUSGEN 1201
    Course Music Professional Development 1A
    Coordinating Unit Elder Conservatorium of Music
    Term Semester 1
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 8 hours per week depending on ensemble allocation
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y
    Prerequisites Ensemble audition
    Corequisites Keyboard Musicianship requires MUSCLASS 1200 on piano
    Incompatible MUSENS 1001A, ENS 1023A, ENS 1009A, ENS 1010A, ENS 1004A, ENS 1011A, ENS 1017A
    Assessment Assessment 1: Parts assessment or equivalent 40%, Assessment 2: Parts assessment or equivalent 60%
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Carl Crossin OAM

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes

    Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    Demonstrate functional musical skills that display accuracy, fluency, advanced technical skill and a developing expressive sense in the ensemble context

    Exhibit effective practising strategies, rehearsal discipline, an understanding of the importance of active listening, responsiveness and teamwork which shows sensitivity to the performance of colleagues with evidence of effective working relationships

    Manifest a developing awareness of professional standards and expectations in ensemble music-making and related aspects

    Apply creative and innovative solutions collectively and personally

    Exhibit developing skills in rehearsal planning, management and ensemble leadership and direction

    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)

    Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth

    Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.

    1, 2

    Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving

    Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.

    3, 4

    Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills

    Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.

    2, 5

    Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness

    Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.

    3, 5

    Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency

    Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.

    2

    Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

    Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.

    2, 4, 5
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    All music for ensembles will be provided.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    • Each ensemble’s director (or activity co-ordinator) will plan and organise the repertoire to be studied by the ensemble and provide a rehearsal schedule that will enable students to be adequately prepared for each performance.

    • Students may be expected to sight-read parts in some instances, and to listen to recordings of works being studied.

    • Given that the essence of ensemble music making is the total interdependence of each individual musician on each other, there is an expectation of 100% attendance at all rehearsals and classes.

    • Students will be placed in two ensembles/components, to be determined by the relevant Heads of Studies and/or conductor on the basis of ensemble auditions or other relevant selection criteria.

    • The components for 2017 are:  Accompanying, Brass Ensemble, Chamber Music, Chamber Orchestra, Chorale (SATB choir), Guitar Ensemble, Jazz Big band, Jazz Vocal Ensemble, Keyboard Musicianship, Latin Ensemble, Opera Preparation (Stagecraft & Theatre Skills), percussion Ensemble, Rhythm & Reading Ensemble, Rhythm Matters, Small Jazz Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Wind Orchestra, Words About Music




    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    The actual contact hours and workload will vary depending on the ensemble/activity within which each student is placed.

    Each component will involve up to 48 hours of contact time for the semester.  For ensembles this is usually expressed as 2 x 2 hours rehearsal per week for 12 weeks.  In addition, students are expected to spend a minimum of 4 hours per week in private practice and preparation.

    For non-ensemble based activities, each lecturer will inform students of the workload detail but typically involve up to 2 hours contact time per component with up to 5 hours of structured private learning per component.




    Learning Activities Summary
    Schedules of rehearsals, performances and other activities will be provided by the staff member responsible for each ensemble or class.
  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    Assessment for each component varies according to the nature of the ensemble/activity.

    In general however, each component will consist of two assessments as follows:

    Assessment 1 – Individual parts assessment (for ensembles) or equivalent as applicable for other components  (Weighting 40%)
    Relevant learning Outcomes - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

    Assessment 2 – Individual parts assessment (for ensembles) or equivalent as applicable for other components  (Weighting 60%)
    Relevant learning Outcomes - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

    Conductors and lecturers will provide further assessment detail as relevant to each component.

    ECSO and ECWO
    Practical assessment 1 – upload performed excerpts of rehearsed repertoire (40%)
    Written assessment based on listening assignment (10%)
    Practical assessment 2 – upload mock audition (50%)

    Chorale & Bella Voce
    Practical assessments – upload individually pre-recorded parts from repertoire (3 x 20% = 60%)
    Written assessment based on directed listening assignment (40%)
    Jazz Ensembles
    Semester 1 will have activities split across Semester 1 and a 3-week Summer Intensive.

    In semester 1 ensembles will meet online each week and work on sight-reading, rhythm exercises, group audio recording and group video recording projects.

    In the summer intensive, groups will meet for daily rehearsals. Large ensembles will have directors for each session, small ensembles will have directors for two each sessions each week.

    Assessment for both large and small ensemble:
    40% of the semester grade will come from Semester 1 projects and online exams
    60% of the semester grade will come from ensemble exams in the summer intensive.

    Rhythm Matters
    Assessment is the unchanged although there is now a video submission instead of a live final assessment.

    Accompanying & Keyboard Musicianship
    Assessments are unchanged.

    Chamber Music
    Assessment details provided below:

    TASK 1
    Choose ONE of the two works listed below
    · Schubert Trout quintet D667 op 114
    · Carl Nielsen Wind quintet in A major op 43
    Listen to your chosen work on youtube. Consider the work specifically from a chamber music perspective and comment on aspects of the style of writing, and the way the composer utilises the instruments either singly or in combination.

    Make observations about motivic interplay, choice of register etc and consider the implications of the writing in terms of ensemble, balance, blend, texture and structural features etc.
    Use the IMSLP score provided to look at the work in detail and give examples, referencing the score to support your ideas.

    (Word count 1500) Task 1 is due by COB on Friday May 15th (40%)

    TASK 2
    Design and curate a chamber music program based on a particular concept or theme of your own choosing. This theme should provide a connective thread that links the chosen works to each other in an imaginative way.

    You will need to submit:
    · A curated program of no less than 50 minutes and no more than 60 minutes duration
    · A written outline of the theme or concept upon which the curated program is based. (minimum 200 words)
    · Detailed original program notes that give insight into the chosen works, and that draw common links to the central theme of the program.

    (Word count minimum 1750) Task 2 is due by COB on Friday June 12th (60%)










    Assessment Detail

    Assessment 1 - Parts assessment: before week 6, students will be required to play their individual part or to play in a small group/section.  Selections for assessment will be from works selected by the ensemble director from the repertoire being studied.

    For non-ensemble components, an equivalent assessment to be undertaken before week 6.

    Weighting - 40%.

     

    Assessment 2 - Parts assessment: at end of semester. Students will be required to play their individual part or to play in a small group/section.  Selections for assessment will be from works selected by the ensemble director from the repertoire being studied. 

    For non-ensemble components, an equivalent assessment to be undertaken at end of semester.

    Weighting - 60%.

    Submission

    No information currently available.

    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

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