SUPPLEMENTARY COURSE OUTLINE 2020

CHAMBER MUSIC and CHAMBER MUSIC – PIANO Semester 1

Course Code: MUSGEN 1201 MUSIC PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: CHAMBER MUSIC 1A

MUSGEN 2201 MUSIC PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: CHAMBER MUSIC 2A
MUSGEN 3201 MUSIC PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: CHAMBER MUSIC 3A

Term: Full semester

Co-ordinator: Lucinda Collins
Office: LG08
Work phone 8313 5966
Email: lucinda.collins@adelaide.edu.au
Course Timetable: Thursday 1 – 2pm in Elder Hall or as advised
Workshop dates Semester 1: Mar 19th, Apr 2nd, Apr 9th, Apr 30th, May 7th, May 14th,
May 21st, May 28th, Jun 4th
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COURSE OBJECTIVES
(1) Chamber Music Workshop
 Through a series of online lecture/workshop-style presentations by staff and guest artists students will
investigate the development of chamber music as a genre, while also exploring some of the significant
composers that have contributed to the form.
 Through critical listening and analysis students will explore a variety of works for different ensemble
combinations, designed to broaden and enrich their knowledge and appreciation of the chamber music
repertoire.
 Through research and online listening students will have the opportunity to curate their own chamber
music program, to be developed around a concept or theme of their own choosing, with particular
relevance to their instrumental specialisation.

GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES
The course seeks to provide a context and an environment in which students can take personal responsibility for
developing the following attributes:
1. Knowledge, understanding and mastery of the elements of musical performance, encompassing technique,
style, interpretation and communication.
2. Knowledge and understanding of the structure of music and its role as an expressive tool.
3. Knowledge, understanding and mastery of the conceptual and practical components of music.
4. The ability to analyse and synthesise complex material.
5. A high level of self-awareness and critical judgement.
6. An imaginative and creative approach to problem solving.
7. A clear understanding of the professional world and the standards required for professional work.
8. A high level of independence and initiative and a desire for continued improvement in all aspects of
professional endeavour.
9. Flexibility to recognise and respond to a wide variety of professional opportunities and challenges.
10. Adaptability and agility of musical thought and judgement.
11. Commitment to excellence and the striving towards the highest possible personal and professional
standards.

PARTICIPATION AND ATTENDANCE POLICY

EXPECTATION
All students enrolled in courses taught by the Elder Conservatorium of Music are expected to participate actively
and positively in 100% of required rehearsals, workshops, classes, lectures, tutorials and performances.
LEAVE
The Conservatorium recognises that extenuating circumstances may occasionally affect a student’s ability to
participate in a rehearsal, workshop, class, lecture, tutorial or performance. In such cases leave may, upon
application, be approved by the course coordinator. Full details for applying for leave can be found on MyUni.
The following types of Leave are applicable:
Sick Leave. In cases of sickness, an original medical certificate must be supplied within 7 days of return to
classes. Students must make every effort to notify the relevant staff member of an impending absence for
reasons of sickness. Sick Leave will only be approved if the relevant staff member is notified of the student’s
impending absence before the rehearsal or performance in question.The relevant staff member may, in
exceptional circumstances, waive the requirement to produce a medical certificate if they have clear evidence of
illness and believe that the procurement of a medical certificate is deemed unnecessary or impossible in the
circumstances.
Compassionate Leave. Leave may be granted at the discretion of the relevant staff member for cases of family
bereavement or other such occasions where the student has been adversely affected by circumstances which
were unforeseen and legitimately beyond their control. Please note that Compassionate Leave will only be
granted in exceptional circumstances.
Professional Development Leave. Leave may be granted at the discretion of the relevant staff member in cases
where the student has made sufficient case that the activity occasioning the absence is of considerable
professional and educational benefit. Professional Development Leave must be applied for in writing and is
subject to approval.

PENALTIES
Where a student fails to maintain 100% attendance at Chamber Music Workshop they will incur a five (5) mark
penalty for each unapproved absence, this being applied to the final total performance mark for the semester –
ie. after all other assessments have been completed and calculated. Unapproved late arrival or departure before
the scheduled finishing time may, at the Co-ordinator’s discretion, be regarded as an absence.

COURSE STRUCTURE
(1) The weekly Chamber Music Workshop will feature lecture/demonstrations by various staff members and
guest lecturers including members of the Australian String Quartet, and will also involve exploration and
analysis of repertoire supported by selected examples of online performances of these works.
(2) Students will be required to undertake prescribed online listening tasks focussed on a critical investigation of
key aspects of chamber playing, and submit detailed written comments for assessment.
(3) Students will be required to explore and write about repertoire related to their instrumental specialisation

ASSESSMENT
TASK 1

Choose ONE of the two works listed below

 Schubert Trout quintet D667 op 114

 Carl Nielsen Wind quintet in A major op 43

Listen to your chosen work on youtube. Consider the work specifically from a chamber music
perspective and comment on aspects of the style of writing, and the way the composer utilises the
instruments either singly or in combination.
Make observations about motivic interplay, choice of register etc and consider the implications of the
writing in terms of ensemble, balance, blend, texture and structural features etc.
Use the IMSLP score provided to look at the work in detail and give examples, referencing the score to
support your ideas.

(Word count 1500)

Task 1 is due by COB on Friday May 15th (40%)

TASK 2
 Design and curate a chamber music program based on a particular concept or theme of your own
choosing. This theme should provide a connective thread that links the chosen works to each other in
an imaginative way.

You will need to submit:

 A curated program of no less than 50 minutes and no more than 60 minutes duration

 A written outline of the theme or concept upon which the curated program is based. (minimum
200 words)

 Detailed original program notes that give insight into the chosen works, and that draw
common links to the central theme of the program.

(Word count minimum 1750)

Task 2 is due by COB on Friday June 12th (60%)

In addition to the two assessments, students are required to maintain satisfactory attendance throughout the
semester at the Thursday workshops.

REPLACEMENT/ ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT

1 On medical grounds
Any student who cannot complete assessment components due to illness must make a formal application for
a Replacement/ Additional assessment based on medical grounds. The appropriate form must be used and
submitted within the timeframes nominated in the University policy detailed at
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/exams/supps.html . The form would normally need to be certified by a
medical practitioner, although there may be instances whereby an academic staff member will waive that
requirement and will annotate the form accordingly.
2 On compassionate grounds
For information about Replacement Assessment on compassionate grounds, refer to the University policy at
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/exams/supps.html
3 On academic grounds
A Replacement Assessment on academic grounds will be offered only when the result is in the 45% - 49%
range and only if it is possible for an individual student to redeem the work involved. In the case of
ensemble, forum or group-based classes a replacement exam would not normally be offered. The
maximum final result that can be achieved for a replacement examination on academic grounds is 50 Pass.

Full information concerning Replacement/Additional Assessments can be found on the University website at
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/exams/supps.html

LIBRARY AND MUSIC

The Music Library located is an excellent source for music, literature and recordings.

OTHER EXPECTATIONS
Mobile phones must be turned off before the commencement of lessons or classes.

LEARNING AND DISABILITY CONSIDERATION

The University has a number of policies relating to students with temporary or on-going disabilities or medical
conditions. Links to them are located on the website at: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/disability/
If you have a disability which you believe will affect your study, you should discuss this with the coordinator as
soon as possible after enrolment. It may be necessary for you to undertake a Learning and Assessment
Agreement. It is the student’s responsibility to inform course coordinators or any other relevant academic staff
members if appropriate arrangements have to be made. In the first instance, students with a disability may
negotiate adjustments to teaching and assessment methods in consultation with the Course Co-ordinator, Lucinda
Collins.
UNIVERSITY POLICIES
Consult the website at the address given for the following information:
 Grievance policy: http://www.union.adelaide.edu.au/student/services/care.html
 Occupational Health and Safety: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/hr/ohs/

Lucinda Collins
Mar 2020