Course overview
This course provides the opportunity to participate in specialist ensembles, both large and small, that cater for each student's instrument/voice and career goals. The course also offers components which can enhance professional skills, depending on the student's instrument/voice. Ensemble rehearsal and performance focusses on the skills of reading, listening, intonation, blend, articulation, individual sound, improvisation and, stylistic interpretation within the ensemble context. Through involvement in rehearsals in which students gain experience with professional ensemble directors, students will develop effective practising strategies, rehearsal discipline and creative approaches to problem solving. Students will gain an understanding of the importance of teamwork, an awareness of professional standards and expectations, and be given opportunities to build effective working relationships with colleagues. Central to the course is a focus on professional standards and expectations. Students will undertake two components, to be determined on the outcome of ensemble auditions. The components typically available are: Elder Conservatorium Chamber Orchestra, Elder Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra, Elder Conservatorium Wind Orchestra, Chamber Music, Guitar Ensemble, Jazz Big Band, Latin Ensemble, Rhythm & Reading Ensemble, Small Jazz Ensemble, Elder Conservatorium Chorale (SATB choir), Bella Voce (female choir), Jazz Vocal Ensemble, Chamber Music, Accompanying, and Music Journalism.
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate functional musical skills that display accuracy, fluency, advanced technical skill and a developing expressive sense in the ensemble context
- Exhibit effective practising strategies, rehearsal discipline, an understanding of the importance of active listening, responsiveness and teamwork which shows sensitivity to the performance of colleagues with evidence of effective working relationships
- Manifest a developing awareness of professional standards and expectations in ensemble music-making and related aspects
- Apply creative and innovative solutions collectively and personally
- Exhibit developing skills in rehearsal planning, management and ensemble leadership and direction
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
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Class number 25684
Section WS20
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Class number 25685
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Class number 25686
Section WS16
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Class number 25687
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Class number 25688
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Class number 25689
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Class number 25690
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Class number 25691
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Class number 25692
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Class number 25693
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Class number 25694
Section WS08
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Class number 25695
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Class number 25696
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Class number 25697
Section WS05
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Class number 25698
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Class number 25699
Section WS02
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Class number 25700
Section WS01
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Class number 29045
Section WS29
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Class number 29046
Section WS28
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Class number 29047
Section WS27
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Class number 33408
Section WS03
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Class number 33564
Section WS23
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Class number 33565
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Class number 33566
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Class number 33576
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Class number 33580
Section WS25
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Class number 25667
Section RH20
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Class number 25668
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Class number 25669
Section RH16
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Class number 25670
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Class number 25671
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Class number 25672
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Class number 25673
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Class number 25674
Section RH11
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Class number 25675
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Class number 25676
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Class number 25677
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Class number 25678
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Class number 25679
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Class number 25680
Section RH05
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Class number 25681
Section RH04
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Class number 25682
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Class number 25683
Section RH01
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Class number 29042
Section RH29
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Class number 29043
Section RH28
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Class number 29044
Section RH27
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Class number 32506
Section RH03
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Class number 33561
Section RH23
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Class number 33562
Section RH22
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Class number 33563
Section RH21
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Class number 33575
Section RH24
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Class number 33579
Section RH25
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