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MUSC104 to MUSC151
MUSC104 Campus Choir 1A 5 cp
MUSC146 Campus Choir 1B 5 cp
Prerequisites Year 12 Music or equivalent or audition
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.
MUSC106/206/438/633
Psalmody and Hymnody 10cp
Prerequisites At 100 level: Nil
At 200 level: Any 2 Music units at 100 level
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.
MUSC107 Choral Conducting 1A 5 cp
MUSC147 Choral Conducting 1B 5 cp
Prerequisites Year 12 Music or equivalent or audition
Teaching Organisation Weekly 1.5–hour workshop 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.
MUSC108/208 Electronic and Computer Music Techniques 10 cp
Prerequisites At 100 level: Year 12 Music or equivalent
At 200 level: any 2 Music units at 100 level
Teaching Organisation. Three 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.
MUSC109 Introduction to Music Theory 10 cp
Prerequisites Nil
Teaching Organisation 3 hours per week for 12 weeks or equivalent.
This unit is an introduction to fundamental music skills and music liturgy, including basic concepts of music, basic materials and structure of music, melody writing and sight–singing methods.
MUSC110 Introduction to Writing Music 10 cp
Prerequisites MUSC109 Introduction to Music Theory, or Grade 3 Theory AMEB/Trinity College (
Teaching Organisation 3 hours per week for 12 weeks or equivalent.
This unit provides students with the opportunity to further develop basic musicianship skills and to develop skills in composition, scoring and analysis.
MUSC111/211 History of Music: 17th Century 10 cp
Prerequisites At 100 level: Year 12 Music or equivalent. At 200 level: any 2 Music units at 100 level
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.
MUSC114/214 History of Music: Renaissance 10 cp
Prerequisites At 100 level: Year 12 Music or equivalent
At 200 level: any 2 Music units at 100 level
Teaching Organisation 3 hours per week for 12 weeks or equivalent.
A survey of European music from c.1400 to c.1600, with a critical study of works by representative composers of the period.
MUSC115 Practical Study 1A: Harpsichord 10 cp
MUSC148 Practical Study 1B: Harpsichord 10 cp
Prerequisites VCE Music Performance – Solo (keyboard) or Grade 6 (AMEB or Trinity College London) in piano or organ, or equivalent
Teaching Organisation: Weekly individual harpsichord lesson of 40 minutes, for two semesters. Weekly performance practice class of 2 hours for 18 weeks, and 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.
MUSC116 Practical Study 1A: Organ 10 cp
MUSC149 Practical Study 1B: Organ 10 cp
Prerequisites VCE Music Performance – Solo (keyboard) or Grade 6 (AMEB or Trinity College London) in pipe organ, or equivalent
Teaching Organisation Weekly individual organ lesson of 40 minutes, over two semesters; 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.
MUSC117 Practical Study 1A: Piano 10 cp
MUSC150 Practical Study 1B: Piano 10 cp
Prerequisites VCE Music Performance – Solo (keyboard) or Grade 6 (AMEB or Trinity College London) in piano, or equivalent
Teaching Organisation Weekly individual piano lesson of 40 minutes, over two semesters; weekly performance practice class of 2 hours over 18 weeks; and vocal workshop of 1 hour over two semesters.
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.
MUSC118 Practical Study 1A: Vocal 10 cp
MUSC151 Practical Study 1B: Vocal 10 cp
Prerequisites VCE Music Performance – Solo (voice) or Grade 6 (AMEB or Trinity College London) in voice, or equivalent
Teaching Organisation Weekly individual vocal lesson of 40 minutes, over two semesters; weekly performance practice class of 2 hours for 18 weeks; and 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.
MUSC120/220/437/632 Music and Liturgy 10 cp
Prerequisites At 100 level: Nil. At 200 level: any 2 Music units at 100 level
Teaching Organisation 3 hours per week for 12 weeks or equivalent.
A study of the role of music in the liturgy, with particular reference to the major liturgies of the Western church today, with an examination of musical resources for use in the liturgy, and of techniques and principles in choosing music for liturgical use.
MUSC121/221 Music in Non–Western Society 10 cp
Prerequisites At 100 level: Year 12 Music or equivalent. At 200 level: any 2 Music units at 100 level
Teaching Organisation 3 hours per week for 12 weeks or equivalent.
An introduction to the main forms and styles of music in selected non–Western societies – for example, Oceania, Africa, Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia, together with an introduction to the aesthetics of music within these countries and the cultural importance of music within these societies.
MUSC122/222 Music in Western Society 10 cp
Prerequisites At 100 level: Year 12 Music or equivalent. At 200 level: any 2 Music units at 100 level
Teaching Organisation 3 hours per week for 12 weeks or equivalent.
An introduction to the main forms and styles of Western music from the middle ages to the present day, and an introduction to the aesthetics of music and the cultural importance of music within Western society. The unit includes a survey of the composer, performer and audience.
MUSC123/241 Music Language Studies 1 10 cp
Prerequisites At 100 level: Year 12 Music or Grade 5 AMEB/Trinity College (
Recommended Co-requisite MUSC114/213 History of Music: Renaissance
Teaching Organisation 3 hours per week for 12 weeks or equivalent.
A study of melody in various styles, and an introduction to Renaissance musical language, including aural training and writing techniques.
MUSC124/242 Music Language Studies 2 10 cp
Prerequisites BMus: MUSC123 Music Language Studies 1, BA Music major/minor: MUSC123/221 Music Language Studies 1 or Year 12 Music or Grade 5 Theory AMEB/Trinity College (
Recommended Co-requisite MUSC111/210 History of Music: 17th Century
Teaching Organisation 3 hours per week for 12 weeks or equivalent plus individual computer–assisted aural training.
A study of Baroque musical language, with a focus on diatonic harmony, writing techniques, vocal and instrumental scoring, and on aural perception and keyboard realisation in the unit content areas.
