MUSC143 Church Music Keyboard 1A

5 cp
Prerequisites Grade 4 Keyboard and Grade 3 Theory/Musicianship, AMEB, Trinity College (London) or equivalent
Teaching Organisation Individual keyboard instruction by an approved teacher for 30 minutes per week (either live or videotaped).

A basic study in keyboard skills and performance appropriate to the practice of music in worship. The unit may be undertaken using piano, pipe organ, or electronic equivalent. The repertoire may be chosen to reflect the student’s own denominational tradition.

 

MUSC144 Guitar/Song Leader 1A

5 cp
Prerequisites Grade 4 Guitar and Grade 3 Theory/Musicianship, AMEB, Trinity College (London) or equivalent
Teaching Organisation Individual guitar and vocal instruction by an approved teacher for 30 minutes per week (either live or videotaped).

A basic study in musicianship and performance skills appropriate to leading and accompanying a congregation, using voice and guitar. The repertoire may be chosen to reflect the student’s own denominational tradition.

 

MUSC145 Cantor/Animateur 1A

5 cp
Prerequisites Grade 4 Singing and Grade 3 Theory/Musicianship, AMEB, Trinity College (London) or equivalent
Teaching Organisation Individual vocal instruction by an approved teacher for 30 minutes per week (either live or videotaped).

A basic study of vocal and musicianship skills appropriate to the role of cantor, including repertoire appropriate to the role of cantor in leading congregational singing, and basic sight-reading. The repertoire may be chosen to reflect the student’s own denominational tradition.

 

MUSC146 Campus Choir 1B

5 cp
Prerequisites MUSC104 Campus Choir 1A
Teaching Organisation Weekly rehearsals and workshops for at least 2 hours per week over 2 semesters, together with public performances in liturgies and at end-of-semester concerts, as prescribed at the start of each semester, including performances with orchestral or other instrumental accompaniment.

Membership of, and satisfactory participation in, the activities of the Campus Choir for two semesters. The Campus Choir is an auditioned choral ensemble singing a wide range of challenging repertoire ranging from Gregorian chant to large–scale works of the twentieth century. Activities include weekly rehearsals, and at least one major performance each semester, as well as occasional liturgies or performance at University functions.

 

MUSC147 Choral Conducting 1B

5 cp
Prerequisites MUSC107 Choral Conducting 1A
Teaching Organisation Weekly workshops of 1.5 hours over 2 semesters, or equivalent.

An introduction to the art and techniques of choral direction, involving a workshop for two semesters in basic choral training and conducting techniques, sight–singing and accompaniment, using simple hymnody and psalmody and school and community-based repertoire.

 

MUSC148 Practical Study 1B: Harpsichord

10 cp
Prerequisites MUSC115 Practical Study 1A: Harpsichord
Teaching Organisation

(a)	weekly individual harpsichord lesson of 40 minutes, for two semesters;
(b)	weekly performance practice class of 2 hours for 18 weeks; and
(c)	weekly 1-hour workshop in basic vocal techniques and repertoire, for two semesters.

A foundation study in harpsichord performance and an introductory study of vocal technique and performance for keyboard students who have not passed Grade 3 Voice (AMEB or Trinity College London, or equivalent.

 

MUSC149 Practical Study 1B: Organ

10 cp
Prerequisites MUSC116 Practical Study 1A: Organ
Teaching Organisation Weekly individual organ lesson of 40 minutes and weekly performance.

A foundation study in organ performance and an introductory study of vocal technique and performance for keyboard students who have not passed Grade 3 Voice (AMEB or Trinity College London), or equivalent.

 

MUSC150 Practical Study 1B: Piano

10 cp
Prerequisites MUSC117 Practical Study 1A: Piano
Teaching Organisation

(a)	weekly individual piano lesson of 40 minutes;
(b)	weekly performance practice class of 2 hours for 18 weeks; and
(c)	vocal workshop of 1 hour.

A foundation study in piano performance and an introductory study of vocal technique and performance for keyboard students who have not passed Grade 3 Voice (AMEB or Trinity College London), or equivalent.

 

MUSC151 Practical Study 1B: Vocal

10 cp
Prerequisites MUSC118 Practical Study 1A: Vocal
Teaching Organisation

(a)	weekly individual vocal lesson of 40 minutes;
(b)	weekly performance practice class of 2 hours for 18 weeks; and
(c)	keyboard laboratory workshop of 1 hour per week over 2 semesters.

A foundation study in vocal performance and an introductory study of keyboard technique and performance for vocal students who have not passed Grade 4 (AMEB or Trinity College London), or equivalent.

 

MUSC152 Church Music Keyboard 1B

5 cp
Prerequisites MUSC143 Church Music Keyboard 1A
Teaching Organisation Individual keyboard instruction by an approved teacher for 30 minutes per week (either live or videotaped).

A basic study in keyboard skills and performance appropriate to the practice of music in worship. The unit may be undertaken using piano, pipe organ, or electronic equivalent. The repertoire may be chosen to reflect the student’s own denominational tradition.

 

MUSC153 Guitar/Song Leader 1B

5 cp
Prerequisites MUSC144 Guitar/Song Leader 1A
Teaching Organisation Individual guitar and vocal instruction by an approved teacher for 30 minutes per week (either live or videotaped).

A basic study in musicianship and performance skills appropriate to leading and accompanying a congregation, using voice and guitar. The repertoire may be chosen to reflect the student’s own denominational tradition.

 

MUSC154 Cantor/Animateur 1B

5 cp
Prerequisites MUSC145 Cantor/Animateur 1A
Teaching Organisation Individual vocal instruction by an approved teacher for 30 minutes per week (either live or videotaped).

A basic study of vocal and musicianship skills appropriate to the role of cantor, including repertoire appropriate to the role of cantor in leading congregational singing, and basic sight-reading. The repertoire may be chosen to reflect the student’s own denominational tradition.

 

MUSC201 Music in Asian Cultures

10 cp
Prerequisites Music major/minor: any 2 100-level Music units. Asian Studies major/minor: 1 100-level Asian Studies unit
Teaching Organisation 3 contact hours per week for 12 weeks or equivalent.

A study of the music of selected Asian cultures and of the role of music and musicians within these cultures. The unit includes a study of varieties of instrumentation, rhythmic and melodic/harmonic structures and compositional forms, compositional techniques, and performance techniques.

 

MUSC202 Music in Australia

10 cp
Prerequisites Music major/minor: any 2 100-level Music units. Australian Studies major/minor: 1 100-level Australian Studies unit
Teaching Organisation 3 contact hours per week for 12 weeks or equivalent.

This unit presents a survey of music in Australia from the time of European settlement to the present.

 

MUSC204 Campus Choir 2A

5 cp
Prerequisites MUSC104 Campus Choir 1A and MUSC146 Campus Choir 1B
Teaching Organisation Weekly rehearsals/workshops for at least 2 hours per week over 2 semesters, together with public performances in liturgies and at end-of-semester concerts, as prescribed at the start of each semester, including performances with orchestral or other instrumental accompaniment.

Continuing membership of, and satisfactory participation in the activities of, the Campus Choir over a period of two semesters. Activities include weekly rehearsals, membership of the organising committee, and at least one major performance each semester, as well as occasional liturgies or performance at University functions.

 

MUSC206 Psalmody and Hymnody

10 cp
Prerequisites Any 2 100-level Music units
Teaching Organisation 3 hours per week for 12 weeks or equivalent.

A generic historical study of psalmody and hymnody, taking into account developments in music and text, and exploring representative resources from a variety of traditions.

 

MUSC207 Choral Conducting 2A

5 cp
Prerequisites MUSC107 Choral Conducting 1A and MUSC147 Choral Conducting 1B
Teaching Organisation Weekly workshops of 1.5 hours for 2 semesters, or equivalent.

A continuing study of the art and techniques of choral direction involving a workshop, over two semesters in choral training and conducting techniques, sight–singing and accompaniment, using a variety of sacred and secular repertoire.

 

MUSC208 Electronic and Computer Music Techniques

10 cp
Prerequisites Any 2 100-level Music units
Teaching Organisation 3 contact hours per week for 12 weeks or equivalent.

An introduction to skills in the use of music technology, including a study of the basic materials and structure of electronic music, synthesis techniques, the use of the computer for sampling, scoring, sequencing and synthesis, MIDI basics and sequencing techniques.

 

MUSC210 History of Music: 18th Century

10 cp
Prerequisites Any 2 100-level Music units
Teaching Organisation 3 hours per week for 12 weeks or equivalent.

A survey of European music in the late Baroque and Classical periods, together with a critical study of works by representative composers of the period.

 

MUSC211 History of Music: 17th Century

10 cp
Prerequisites Any 2 100-level Music units
Teaching Organisation 3 hours per week for 12 weeks or equivalent.

A survey of European music in the early and middle Baroque periods, together with a critical study of works by representative composers of the period.

 

MUSC212 History of Music: 19th Century

10 cp
Prerequisites Any 2 100-level Music units
Recommended Co-requisite MUSC224 Music Language Studies 4
Teaching Organisation 3 hours per week for 12 weeks or equivalent.

A survey of European music in the Romantic period, together with a critical study of works by representative composers.

 

MUSC214 History of Music: Renaissance

10 cp
Prerequisites Any 2 100-level Music units
Teaching Organisation 3 hours per week for 12 weeks or equivalent.

A survey of European music from c1400 to c1600, with a critical study of works by representative composers of the period.

 

MUSC215 Practical Study 2A: Harpsichord

10 cp
Prerequisites MUSC115 Practical Study 1A: Harpsichord and MUSC148 Practical Study 1B: Harpsichord
Teaching Organisation

(a)	weekly individual harpsichord lesson of 40 minutes over two semesters;
(b)	weekly performance practice class of 2 hours over 18 weeks; and either
	(i) weekly workshop in keyboard pedagogy of 1 hour over 1 semester; or
	(ii) weekly workshop in keyboard musicianship skills of 1 hour over 1 semester.

A continuing study in harpsichord performance and either a study of applied musicianship skills or a study of keyboard pedagogy.

 

MUSC216 Practical Study 2A: Organ

10 cp
Prerequisites MUSC116 Practical Study 1A: Organ and MUSC149 Practical Study 1B: Organ
Teaching Organisation

(a)	weekly individual organ lesson of 40 minutes over two semesters;
(b)	weekly performance practice class of 2 hours over 18 weeks; and either
	(i) weekly workshop in keyboard pedagogy of 1 hour over 1 semester; or
	(ii) weekly workshop in keyboard musicianship skills of 1 hour over 1 semester.

A continuing study in organ performance and either a study of applied musicianship skills or a study of keyboard pedagogy.

 

MUSC217 Practical Study 2A: Piano

10 cp
Prerequisites MUSC117 Practical Study 1A: Piano and MUSC150 Practical Study 1B: Piano
Teaching Organisation

(a)	weekly individual piano lesson of 40 minutes, over two semesters;
(b)	weekly performance practice class of 2 hours over 18 weeks; and either
	(i) weekly workshop in keyboard pedagogy of 1 hour over 1 semester; or
	(ii) weekly workshop in ensemble and accompaniment of 1 hour over 1 semester.

A continuing study in solo piano performance and either a study of the art of accompaniment or a study of keyboard pedagogy.

 

MUSC218 Practical Study 2A: Vocal

10 cp
Prerequisites MUSC118 Practical Study 1A: Vocal and MUSC151 Practical Study 1B: Vocal
Teaching Organisation

(a)	weekly individual vocal lesson of 40 minutes over two semesters;
(b)	weekly performance practice class of 2 hours over 18 weeks; and
(c)	weekly pedagogy workshop of 1 hour over 1 semester.

A continuing study in vocal performance and eithera study of vocal pedagogyora study of vocal performance in ensembles of one voice per part.