Leader: David Griffiths and Graeme Smith
Offered
Clayton First semester 2008 (Day)
Synopsis
The unit is taught through interactive seminars and workshops addressing the relevant issues associated with the formation and management of an ensemble, repertoire and composition/arrangement/orchestration of scores for the ensemble and its musical direction.
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this unit, students should have gained an introduction to ensemble direction and management through the development of composition/arranging skills, baton techniques, score preparation and rehearsal techniques for both standard and diverse ensemble orchestrations
Assessment
Written (1500 Words): 30%;
Practical performance and arrangement/composition (3000 Words equivalent: 70%
Contact hours
2 hours per week
Co-requisites
MUS3290
Prohibitions
MUS3980, MUS3990
