This unit has been discontinued.
Enrolment is dependent upon the establishment of a balanced ensemble and students enrolled are expected to maintain a regular rehearsal schedule throughout the semester.
Introduction
This unit provides students with further opportunities to develop the skills required for professional participation in a small ensemble environment. The content focuses on the building of ensemble expertise such that students master collaborative, interpretative and presentation skills for the performance of advanced repertoire. For Chamber Music students the repertoire shall be determined and agreed upon by the students and unit coordinator at the commencement of semester. All students will plan the subsequent rehearsal schedule and undertake the required research and repertoire analysis necessary to enable a concert performance of substantial quality.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Small Ensemble 2 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | FCA411 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Creative Arts and Media |
| Discipline | Music |
| Coordinator | Nick Haywood |
| Teaching staff | Dr Nick Haywood (Jazz and Popular music), Dr Susan Collins (classical) |
| Level | Honours |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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* 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 (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
FCA438 and audition
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
FCA607
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Weekly 2-3 hours of rehearsal/classes |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Weekly engagement: class/coaching performance presentations (preparation, participation, professionalism, ability to interpret and perform suggestions effectively): 30% Program notes: 20% Final assessment: Final Performance: 50% |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | As advised by lecturers |
|---|---|
| Recommended |
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