MUSIC227-21D (HAM)

Performance Ensemble: Choir/Orchestra

15 Points

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School of Arts
Music

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Convenor(s)

James Tennant

James Tennant
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james.tennant@waikato.ac.nz

Lara Hall

Lara Hall
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lara.hall@waikato.ac.nz

Rachael Griffiths-Hughes

Rachael Griffiths-Hughes
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rachael.griffiths-hughes@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Administrator(s)

: malle.whitcombe@waikato.ac.nz

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: anne.ferrier-watson@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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This course comprises two streams: University Chamber Orchestra and University Chamber Choir. The course will cover discipline-specific ensemble skills, vocal/orchestral techniques and discipline, and relevant vocal and orchestral repertoire.
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Paper Structure

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The paper is taught through ensemble rehearsals ( which may include sectionals), repertoire sessions and public performances as applicable to each ensemble.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:

  • perform the repertoire studied to a high standard
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  • be intimately familiar with the works studied and the context in which they were written
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  • comprehend the rehearsal process
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  • have improved their ensemble skills
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  • have improved their sightreading skills
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Assessment

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Attendance at rehearsals is crucial for a student to receive a good passing grade. Rehearsals culminate in public performances and it is important that all members of the ensemble are familiar with the works to be performed, and can contribute to the success of the performance. The final grade will be a culmination of attendance record and the advance on skill levels in the rehearsals and the concert.

During the preparation for each of the choir concerts, or immediately after the concert, a short, individual vocal test will be given on the work just performed. This will test whether the student has known the music and therefore made a fair contribution. Failure in this test, and/or the failure to attend rehearsals will result in a fail grade for that assessment..

If you are, in exceptional circumstances, unable to make a rehearsal, you must communicate with the Director of the ensemble, in advance. Sending a message with a classmate in insufficient. Failure to attend a concert is an instant fail for the course.

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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Progress Assessments
4 Jun 2021
No set time
60
  • Hand-in: In Lecture
2. Public Performances
40
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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Music required will be provided by the Lecturer
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Online Support

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There is a Moodle community for this paper
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Workload

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The workload for this paper includes individual preparation between all rehearsals leading to a quick and professional learning of ones' individual instrumental and/or vocal parts
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Linkages to Other Papers

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Prerequisite(s)

Entry to the Orchestra by application.

Corequisite(s)

Equivalent(s)

Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: MUSI227

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