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Units ENSE3018 Semester 1 2024 [Normal day]

Unit of study_

ENSE3018: Orchestral Studies 6

Semester 1, 2024 [Normal day] - Sydney

Overview

In these units of study, through a wide range of repertoire, students will develop the necessary skills for orchestral and ensemble performance. As well as sound production and projection, articulation, rhythmic control and characterization, students will learn about preparation, teamwork, working with a conductor, ethics and professional conduct.Students are involved in a minimum of two programs each semester.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	ENSE3018
Academic unit	Performance
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	ENSE3017
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Elizabeth Scott, elizabeth.r.scott@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Creative assessment / demonstration	Rehearsal Period 1 Intensive rehearsal period culminating in performance.	40%	Multiple weeks	Intensive rehearsal period
Outcomes assessed:
Creative assessment / demonstration	Performance 1 Performance at the end of allocated season	10%	Multiple weeks	2 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Creative assessment / demonstration	Rehearsal Period 2 Intensive rehearsal period culminating in performance.	40%	Multiple weeks	Intensive rehearsal period
Outcomes assessed:
Creative assessment / demonstration	Performance 2 Performance at the end of allocated season	10%	Multiple weeks	2 hours
Outcomes assessed:

Assessment summary

Rehearsal and Performance: Students will attend the rehearsals and performance where their work will be assessed during class.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The following assessment criteria are used for performance work in this unit of study:

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100	Comprehensive and outstanding technical control and musical integrity in relation to developmental expectations. Musical individuality consistently projected to create a persuasive personal representation of the work. Performance flair indicative of soloist standard. A mark of 95 or above indicates extraordinary technical virtuosity and musical artistry.
Distinction	75 - 84	Excellent technical, musical and stylistic achievement. Consistently coherent and expressive performance. Some personal interpretation of the work suggesting soloist potential.
Credit	65 - 74	Confident technique with evidence of solid musicality and some stylistic achievement. Occasional lapses indicative of unresolved technical, artistic and/or stylistic issues. Projects potential for further development.
Pass	50 - 64	Satisfactory level of preparation and musical engagement. Some inconsistencies in musicianship, style and/or technique. Musical imagination and overall performance sense developing though some insecurity in this area.
Fail	0 - 49	Unsatisfactory technical achievement and/or unsatisfactory level of musical and artistic engagement. Limitations may be of such a scale and consistency as to call into question the student’s future direction in the programme.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy 2023 reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy 2023. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity	Learning outcomes
Multiple weeks	Intensive rehearsal period culminating in performance.	Rehearsal (48 hr)
Multiple weeks	Final performances at the end of each rehearsal period	Performance (4 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: As per the Sydney Conservatorium of Music resolutions item 11(3), full (100 per cent) and punctual attendance is a requirement in all activities where students have a role as active participants in the class or activity. Active participation includes situations where the student's contribution is to perform, rehearse or direct rehearsals in a small or large ensemble, or to give seminar and tutorial papers or presentations or undertake assessment tasks. Active participation also includes all one-to-one studio teaching and supervision. Except in cases of illness or misadventure, failure to attend activities or classes where a student is an active participant will be seen as failure to meet the requirements of the unit of study.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

There are no prescribed readings for ENSE units. However, it is a good idea to listen to the musical works (if they have a recording) to familiarise yourself with the music.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. demonstrate a keen sense of intonation, the ability to hear, adjust and match pitch in harmonic textures regardless of their complexity, wide and conscious flexibility in matching pitch when doubling lines with other instruments
LO2. demonstrate a keen sense of rhythm including accuracy in playing notated rhythms, the ability to maintain rhythmic coherence during tempo changes and fluctuations, the ability to make rubati, accelerandi, and a stylistic sense of rhythmic interpretation when certain types of musical styles are emulated in the work
LO3. demonstrate a keen sense of timing including impeccable ensemble playing, maintaining tempo independently, accompanying soloists and following the conductor’s instructions whilst understanding the acoustic challenges to ensemble playing from any positions in the orchestra and in any hall
LO4. demonstrate the flexibility to adjust/change bowing, breathing, articulation, phrasing, fingering choices in order to achieve the artistic goal of the conductor
LO5. demonstrate the ability to read visual communication for precision and expression
LO6. exhibit a commitment to maintaining a high level of concentration during rehearsals
LO7. exhibit a commitment to maintaining a high level of concentration during performances
LO8. demonstrate adequate preparation and professional conduct, including punctuality and full participation.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

No changes have been made since this unit was last offered

Additional information

Students will be rostered according to the music being presented, it is possible that some students will be required for full rehearsals and others for part rehearsals.
Students are rotated through ensembles to provide a breadth of experience.
Leadership and ‘rank and file’ experiences are available in all ensembles.
Students enrolling in these units of study are expected to be able to read and understand advanced music notation and have previous experience performing onstage either in chamber groups or larger ensembles.
Each of the large ensembles rehearses in a block of 2-3 weeks (3-hour rehearsals, Monday through to Thursday). Smaller ensembles rehearse twice a week (3 hours Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday). During the rehearsal period, students will prepare their part before the first rehearsal, will participate in tutorial, will work with the entire ensemble, and will be part of a public performance. Some ensembles (due to the technical requirements of the works) may work for a shorter time each week but over a longer period of time. Most ensembles will perform during a lunch break concert as well as a longer evening concert. Please refer to the rostering documentation for the works that will be prepared for performance. Samples of the genre of performance will be provided online to assist in preparation of parts and reflection on progress through the rehearsal period.

Work, health and safety

Playing in ensembles can impact on posture and hearing. Ensure that you are well seated and rest muscles etc when appropriate. There are professional level earplugs available for use in rehearsals and concerts.

Disclaimer

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Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Work, health and safety

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