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, 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, Stagecraft, Accompanying, and Music Journalism.
Course learning outcomes
- 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
Group 1
Class number 60725
Section WS23
Size 10
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Class number 60726
Section WS22
Size 10
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Class number 60727
Section WS21
Size 10
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Class number 60728
Section WS20
Size 10
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Class number 60730
Section WS18
Size 10
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Class number 60731
Section WS16
Size 10
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Class number 60732
Section WS15
Size 10
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Class number 60733
Section WS14
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Class number 60734
Section WS13
Size 10
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Class number 60735
Section WS12
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Class number 60736
Section WS11
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Class number 60737
Section WS10
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Class number 60738
Section WS09
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Class number 60739
Section WS08
Size 10
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Class number 60740
Section WS07
Size 10
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Class number 60741
Section WS06
Size 10
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Class number 60742
Section WS05
Size 10
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Class number 60743
Section WS04
Size 10
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Class number 60744
Section WS02
Size 10
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Class number 60745
Section WS01
Size 10
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Class number 62856
Section WS17
Size 10
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Class number 63996
Section WS25
Size 10
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Class number 63997
Section WS24
Size 10
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Class number 64028
Section WS29
Size 10
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Class number 64029
Section WS28
Size 10
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Class number 64030
Section WS27
Size 10
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Class number 67629
Section WS03
Size 10
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Class number 60704
Section RH23
Size 10
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Class number 60705
Section RH22
Size 10
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Class number 60706
Section RH21
Size 10
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Class number 60707
Section RH20
Size 10
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Class number 60709
Section RH18
Size 10
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Class number 60710
Section RH16
Size 10
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Class number 60711
Section RH15
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Class number 60712
Section RH14
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Class number 60713
Section RH13
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Class number 60714
Section RH12
Size 10
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Class number 60715
Section RH11
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Class number 60716
Section RH10
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Class number 60717
Section RH09
Size 10
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Class number 60718
Section RH08
Size 10
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Class number 60719
Section RH07
Size 10
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Class number 60720
Section RH06
Size 10
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Class number 60721
Section RH05
Size 10
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Class number 60722
Section RH04
Size 10
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Class number 60723
Section RH02
Size 10
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Class number 60724
Section RH01
Size 10
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Class number 62855
Section RH17
Size 10
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Class number 63994
Section RH25
Size 10
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Class number 63995
Section RH24
Size 10
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Class number 64025
Section RH29
Size 10
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Class number 64026
Section RH28
Size 10
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Class number 64027
Section RH27
Size 10
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Class number 67628
Section RH03
Size 10
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