Ensemble Skills 1 unit (FCE105)

Hobart

Introduction

This unit introduces the skills required for ensemble performance and/or music production. In this unit students experience processes of preparation and performance and/or production through participation in one of a varied set of ensembles. Students are expected to participate in the rehearsal process, experiencing rehearsal strategies for collaborative performance/production. A focus in this unit is creating awareness of skills required to work cohesively in an ensemble.

Summary

Unit name	Ensemble Skills 1
Unit code	FCE105
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Arts and Society UTAS Conservatorium of Music
Discipline	Music
Coordinator	Ms Shan Deng
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Introductory

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	21/2/2027	15/3/2027	18/4/2027	12/6/2027

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Through performance and rehearsal, develop ideas and skills for participation in ensemble activities.
• Identify relevant information pertaining to repertoire, performance practice and/or production in a collaborative setting
• Identify genre specific problems associated with ensemble work
• Develop performance/production skills to participate in final ensemble outcome

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

Admission to 13O Bachelor of Music, A2M Associate Degree in Music or F2W Diploma of Music. Students not in these course may apply for a requisite waiver and will be required to complete an audition before enrolling.

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	On Campus (Hobart)  Workshops, Tutorials and directed rehearsals (up to 2.5 hrs weekly)  Plus self-directed learning and rehearsal (up to 5 hrs weekly)
Assessment	Task 1: Preparation and Planning (10%)|Task 2: Rehearsal participation (40%)|Task 3: Final performance/project outcome (50%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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