Outline

Overview

Ensemble Performance builds on the experience and skills cultivated in Music Performance. Students participate regularly in weekly rehearsal-workshops where ideas are tried out with the participation of peers and the Unit of Study coordinator. Students participate in various ensembles of different sizes, collaborating in a multiplicity of musical genres. This is a highly practical and challenging subject that encourages students to collaborate in a supportive and productive environment. Ensemble Performance culminates with a large-scale public performance in a public venue.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	MUSC2612
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Brad Fuller, brad.fuller@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Participation	Class and concert participation Participation in class and concert and engagement in ensemble	20%	Ongoing	Weekly and concert
Outcomes assessed:
Presentation	Seminar presentation Seminar presentation on ensemble skills	20%	Week 05	5-6 minutes per student
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Critical performance review/media release/program note Critical review of online performance	10%	Week 05 Due date: 04 Sep 2022 at 23:59	700 words
Outcomes assessed:
Creative assessment / demonstration	Ensemble performance Practical performance in group setting	50%	Week 10	Minimum of 3 performances
Outcomes assessed:
= group assignment with individually assessed component ?

Assessment summary

Performance assessments are not able to be handed in late due to ensemble work unless there is a medical certificate or special consideration.

Concert performance is not able to be performed late. A medical certificate or special consideration will need to be provided if the student cannot perform.

Assessment criteria

Fail	<50	Did not attend. Did not complete 3 ensemble tasks.
Pass	50-65	Attended class. Attempted ensembles.
Credit	65-75	Attended, demonstrated ensemble behaviours in 3 performances, seminar and written task
Distinction	75-85	Attended all classes and showed high level of ensemble engagement in at least 3 performances, advanced performance skills in seminar and performance setting, superior written skills
High Distinction	85-100	Superior ensemble in class and concert setting, seminar and written skills. Demonstrates superior understanding and performance skills in all aspects of ensemble performance

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.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

Written work and seminar only - standard University penalties of 5% per day apply. Work later than 10 calendar days will be given a mark of zero.

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.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

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.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity	Learning outcomes
Week -01	Definition of ensemble skills	Block teaching (3 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

This is a full attendance class, as we are building ensemble. Students who are unable to attend the intensive tutorials should not undertake this class. Students must attend 12/13 classes in order to pass this course.

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

Chang, A., Kragness, H.E., Livingstone, S.R. et al. Body sway reflects joint emotional expression in music ensemble performance. Sci Rep 9, 205 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-36358-4

Kawase S. Associations among music majors’ personality traits, empathy, and aptitude for ensemble performance. Psychology of Music. 2016;44(2):293-302. doi:10.1177/0305735614568697

Keller, P. (2014). Ensemble performance: Interpersonal alignment of musical expression. In D. Fabian, R. Timmers, & E. Schubert (Eds.), Expressiveness in music performance: Empirical approaches across styles and cultures (pp. 260–282). Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199659647.003.0015

Keller, PE. Mental imagery in music performance: underlying mechanisms and potential benefits . Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 2012 http://www.brainmusic.org/EducationalActivities/Keller_2012.pdf

Robson KE, Kenny DT. Music performance anxiety in ensemble rehearsals and concerts: A comparison of music and non-music major undergraduate musicians. Psychology of Music. 2017;45(6):868-885. doi:10.1177/0305735617693472

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0305735617693472?casa_token=hyAWIvBJLCwAAAAA%3A8xZ0lHAlKplR5y0zCe-Lm5uUFe7qkiQ4SBmUNQCARN1jZbL34_w-kVxBpY-WSULUsjVpYUokAKqakd0

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. Understand and apply principles of ensemble musical behaviours to a range of circumstances.
LO2. Understand and develop. critical thinking skills in creative performance environments in collaboration with other students.
LO3. Problem solve and create positive rehearsal behaviours.
LO4. Work with other musicians to build musical skills in ensemble.

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.

This class has not run for 4 years so there is no closing the loop available.

Disclaimer

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Current students

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

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

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

MUSC2613: Music Ensembles Performance

Semester 2, 2022 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

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

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links