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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for Semester 1 2020 Units. Students will be notified of all approved modifications by Unit Coordinators via email and Unit Blackboard sites. Where changes have been made, these are designed to ensure that you still meet the unit learning outcomes in the context of our adjusted teaching and learning arrangements.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to direct performers in music rehearsals. It applies to individuals who have high level musicianship skills and advanced knowledge of the performance capabilities of instruments. They may work as musical directors or conductors, and are responsible for choosing repertoire, selecting musicians, overseeing the organisation of rehearsals, and providing musical leadership during rehearsals and solutions to performance problems. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Supersedes and is equivalent to CUSMPF607A - Lead music rehearsals
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vet Full | Not Offered | 11 x 2 hour ensembles | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Evidence of the ability to: - identify and implement ways to develop own direction skills - provide musical leadership on at least three occasions, including: - discussing and selecting repertoire and program - completing required preparations for rehearsals - directing performers during rehearsals to achieve performance level required - conduct and document post-rehearsal debriefing sessions to improve performances. Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must: - explain factors that inform choice of repertoire and the development of performance programs - describe music knowledge, technical skills and communication skills required to organise and direct music rehearsals - describe issues that typically arise in the context of leading music rehearsals, and explain how they might be overcome - describe work health and safety (WHS) requirements and procedures in relation to conducting and performing.
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to: - recordings, scores, charts or other written music resources - rehearsal opportunities and venues - performers, relevant instruments and equipment. Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
GS5 VET GRADING SCHEMA Used for WAAPA VET only
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for this unit. All assessment changes will be published by 27 July 2020. All students are reminded to check handbook at the beginning of semester to ensure they have the correct outline.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to direct performers in music rehearsals. It applies to individuals who have high level musicianship skills and advanced knowledge of the performance capabilities of instruments. They may work as musical directors or conductors, and are responsible for choosing repertoire, selecting musicians, overseeing the organisation of rehearsals, and providing musical leadership during rehearsals and solutions to performance problems. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Supersedes and is equivalent to CUSMPF607A - Lead music rehearsals
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vet Full | Not Offered | 11 x 2 hour ensembles | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Evidence of the ability to: - identify and implement ways to develop own direction skills - provide musical leadership on at least three occasions, including: - discussing and selecting repertoire and program - completing required preparations for rehearsals - directing performers during rehearsals to achieve performance level required - conduct and document post-rehearsal debriefing sessions to improve performances. Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must: - explain factors that inform choice of repertoire and the development of performance programs - describe music knowledge, technical skills and communication skills required to organise and direct music rehearsals - describe issues that typically arise in the context of leading music rehearsals, and explain how they might be overcome - describe work health and safety (WHS) requirements and procedures in relation to conducting and performing.
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to: - recordings, scores, charts or other written music resources - rehearsal opportunities and venues - performers, relevant instruments and equipment. Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
GS5 VET GRADING SCHEMA Used for WAAPA VET only
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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