Brass Principal Study
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Brass Principal Study units
Brass principal study requirements applies to students in the following degrees, specialising in a Brass instrument. Specific requirements are listed in the relevant Orchestral enrolment pattern.
(a) BMusic (Performance):
(i) 72 credit points in Principal Study 1-2; 3-8 (extended).
(b) BMusic/BAdvanced Studies (Performance):
(i) 72 credit points in Principal Study 1-2; 3-8 (extended).
(c) BMusic (Music Education):
(i) 24 credit points in Principal Study 1-4.
(d) Diploma of Music
(i) 24 credit points in Principal Study 1-4.
Horn
BRSS1601 Horn 1
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: David Thompson Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr individual lesson/week, 1 x 2hr group horn class/week, 5 x 2hr division-level performance workshops/semester Assessment: Teacher mark (70%), One brass-division-assessed PW performance (20%), Performance workshop written feedback (10%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Students will explore repertoire appropriate to their individual development. There will be an emphasis on the development of technical skills and musical expression. Students will gain experience in performance and presentation through the performance workshop where they will also learn from reflecting on their own and their peers' work. On completion of this unit students should be able to demonstrate musical and technical skills that will prepare their instrumental studies at higher levels.
BRSS1602 Horn 2
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: David Thompson Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr individual lesson/week, 1 x 2hr group horn class/week, 5 x 2hr division-level performance workshops/semester Prerequisites: BRSS1601 Assessment: Teacher mark (60%), One brass-division-assessed PW performance (10%), Performance workshop written feedback (10%), 15-minute jury performance (20%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Students will develop an approach to repertoire choice and development that will support their technical development. This semester focuses on the technical development with the aim of improving musical expression through their repertoire choice. On completion of this unit students should be able to demonstrate sound musical and technical skills that will underpin their instrumental studies at higher levels.
BRSS2603 Horn 3
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: David Thompson Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr individual lesson/week, 1 x 2hr group horn class/week, 5 x 2hr division-level performance workshops/semester Prerequisites: BRSS1602 Assessment: Teacher mark (70%), One brass-division-assessed PW performance (20%), Performance workshop written feedback (10%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
In this unit students will negotiate with their teacher a programme of study that will support their musical development. Students work in close collaboration with each other and gain experience of peer learning and creative expression through performance workshops. They will have opportunities to perform in performance workshop and develop their performance analytic skill through critique of peers in the class. On completion of this unit students should be able to demonstrate technical competence, fluency and some interpretative distinctiveness.
BRSS2203 Horn 3 (Extended)
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: David Thompson Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr individual lesson/week, 1 x 2hr group horn class/week, 5 x 2hr division-level performance workshops/semester Prerequisites: BRSS1602 Assessment: Teacher mark (60%), One brass-division-assessed PW performance (30%), Performance workshop written feedback (10%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
In this unit students will negotiate with their teacher a programme of study that will support their musical development. Students work in close collaboration with each other and gain experience of peer learning and creative expression through performance workshops. They will have opportunities to perform in performance workshop and develop their performance analytical skill through critique of peers in class. On completion of this unit students should be able to demonstrate technical competence, fluency and some interpretative distinctiveness.
BRSS2604 Horn 4
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: David Thompson Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr individual lesson/week, 1 x 2hr group horn class/week, 5 x 2hr division-level performance workshops/semester Prerequisites: BRSS2603 Assessment: Teacher mark (60%), One brass-division-assessed PW performance (10%), Performance workshop written feedback (10%), 25-minute jury performance (20%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Students at this level will be working closely with their teachers to prepare performance for jury assessment. They will gain experience in preparing for a sustained performance and further develop their critical capacities in performance workshop. On completion of this unit students should be able to perform with sound technical competence, fluency and some interpretative distinctiveness.
BRSS2204 Horn 4 (Extended)
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: David Thompson Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr individual lesson/week, 1 x 2hr group horn class/week, 5 x 2hr division-level performance workshops/semester Prerequisites: BRSS2203 Assessment: Teacher mark (50%), One brass-division-assessed PW performance (10%), Performance workshop written feedback (10%), 15-minute jury performance (30%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Students at this level will be working closely with their teachers to prepare performance for jury assessment. They will gain experience in preparing for a sustained performance and further develop their critical capacities in performance workshop. On completion of this unit students should be able to perform with sound technical competence, fluency and some interpretative distinctiveness.
BRSS3605 Horn 5
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: David Thompson Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr individual lesson/week, 1 x 2hr group horn class/week, 5 x 2hr division-level performance workshops/semester Prerequisites: BRSS2604 Assessment: Teacher mark (50%), Two brass-division-assessed PW performances (40%), Performance workshop written feedback (10%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Students in this unit will continue to refine their instrumental foundation, build musical and artistic skills and the attributes essential to a flexible and broad engagement with musical performance. They will attend individual lessons, performance workshop. On completion of this unit students should be able to demonstrate progress in technical achievement, awareness of stylistic diversity, and a sense of their individual creativity.
BRSS3205 Horn 5 (Extended)
Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: David Thompson Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr individual lesson/week, 1 x 2hr group horn class/week, 5 x 2hr division-level performance workshops/semester Prerequisites: BRSS2204 Assessment: Teacher mark (60%), One brass-division-assessed PW performance (30%), Performance workshop written feedback (10%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Students in this unit will continue to refine their instrumental foundation, build musical and artistic skills and the attributes essential to a flexible and broad engagement with musical performance. On completion of this unit students should be able to demonstrate progress in technical achievement, awareness of stylistic diversity, and a sense of their individual creativity.
BRSS3606 Horn 6
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: David Thompson Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr individual lesson/week, 1 x 2hr group horn class/week, 5 x 2hr division-level performance workshops/semester Prerequisites: BRSS3605 Assessment: Teacher mark (50%), One brass-division-assessed PW performance (10%), Performance workshop written feedback (10%), 20-minute jury performance (30%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This semester will involve an early discussion with the teacher regarding the programme and the suitability of repertoire for the student's individual presentation. They will be supported through opportunities to present aspects of their recital work during performance workshop. On completion of this unit students should be able to perform with sound technical facility, awareness of stylistic diversity, and a sense of their individual creativity.
BRSS3206 Horn 6 (Extended)
Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: David Thompson Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr individual lesson/week, 1 x 2hr group horn class/week, 5 x 2hr division-level performance workshops/semester Prerequisites: BRSS3205 Assessment: Teacher mark (30%), Two brass-division-assessed PW performances (10%), Performance workshop written feedback (10%), 40-minute recital (50%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Note: Recital Preparation 1, 2 or 3 must be taken by students who wish to use the Collaborative Piano staff for their public recital.
This semester will involve an early discussion with the teacher regarding the programme and the suitability of repertoire for the student's individual presentation. Students will be supported through opportunities to present aspects of their recital work during performance workshop. On completion of this unit students should be able to perform a public recital demonstrating sound analytical, harmonic, stylistic, technical, interpretive and musical awareness in their specific recital repertoire.
BRSS4207 Horn 7 (Extended)
Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: David Thompson Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr individual lesson/week, 1 x 2hr group horn class/week, 5 x 2hr division-level performance workshops/semester Prerequisites: BRSS3206 Assessment: Teacher mark (50%), Two brass-division-assessed PW performances (40%), Performance workshop written feedback (10%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This unit comes prior to the final recital requirements of Principal Study 8. Students should use this unit to reflect on previous instrumental strengths and weaknesses, determine a recital programme that will enable them to demonstrate their musical proficiency, creativity, artistry and mastery of their instrument/voice and specific musical genres. Students work in close relation to their teachers and participate in performance workshop. On completion of this unit the students should be able to perform with considerable technical facility, awareness of stylistic diversity, and a sense of their individual creativity.
BRSS4208 Horn 8 (Extended)
Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: David Thompson Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr individual lesson/week, 1 x 2hr group horn class/week, 5 x 2hr division-level performance workshops/semester Prerequisites: BRSS4207 Assessment: Teacher mark (20%), Two brass-division-assessed PW performances (10%), Performance workshop written feedback (10%), 50-minute recital (60%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Note: Recital Preparation 1, 2 or 3 must be taken by students who wish to use the Collaborative Piano staff for their public recital.
In this unit, students prepare for their final recital programme. Students will present a public senior recital that will be assessed by a panel. They will undertake individual lessons that will focus on their artistic and technical performance preparation. On completion of this unit students should be able to perform a public recital with high levels of musical and interpretive awareness, technical facility, an interest and involvement in the art form, and a display of flair, creativity and empathy with other performers.
Trombone and Bass Trombone
BRSS1611 Trombone 1
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: David Thompson Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr individual lesson/week, 1 x 2hr group trombone class/week, 5 x 2hr division-level performance workshops/semester Assessment: Teacher mark (70%), One brass-division-assessed PW performance (20%), Performance workshop written feedback (10%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Students will explore repertoire appropriate to their individual development. There will be an emphasis on the development of technical skills and musical expression. Students will gain experience in performance and presentation through the performance workshop where they will also learn from reflecting on their own and their peers' work. On completion of this unit students should be able to demonstrate musical and technical skills that will prepare their instrumental studies at higher levels.
BRSS1612 Trombone 2
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: David Thompson Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr individual lesson/week, 1 x 2hr group trombone class/week, 5 x 2hr division-level performance workshops/semester Prerequisites: BRSS1611 Assessment: Teacher mark (60%), One brass-division-assessed PW performance (10%), Performance workshop written feedback (10%), 15-minute jury performance (20%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Students will develop an approach to repertoire choice and development that will support their technical development. This semester focuses on the technical development with the aim of improving musical expression through their repertoire choice. On completion of this unit students should be able to demonstrate sound musical and technical skills that will underpin their instrumental studies at higher levels.
BRSS2613 Trombone 3
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: David Thompson Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr individual lesson/week, 1 x 2hr group trombone class/week, 5 x 2hr division-level performance workshops/semester Prerequisites: BRSS1612 Assessment: Teacher mark (70%), One brass-division-assessed PW performance (20%), Performance workshop written feedback (10%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
In this unit students will negotiate with their teacher a programme of study that will support their musical development. Students work in close collaboration with each other and gain experience of peer learning and creative expression through performance workshops. They will have opportunities to perform in performance workshop and develop their performance analytic skill through critique of peers in the class. On completion of this unit students should be able to demonstrate technical competence, fluency and some interpretative distinctiveness.
BRSS2213 Trombone 3 (Extended)
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: David Thompson Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr individual lesson/week, 1 x 2hr group trombone class/week, 5 x 2hr division-level performance workshops/semester Prerequisites: BRSS1612 Assessment: Teacher mark (60%), One brass-division-assessed PW performance (30%), Performance workshop written feedback (10%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
In this unit students will negotiate with their teacher a programme of study that will support their musical development. Students work in close collaboration with each other and gain experience of peer learning and creative expression through performance workshops. They will have opportunities to perform in performance workshop and develop their performance analytical skill through critique of peers in class. On completion of this unit students should be able to demonstrate technical competence, fluency and some interpretative distinctiveness.
BRSS2614 Trombone 4
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: David Thompson Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr individual lesson/week, 1 x 2hr group trombone class/week, 5 x 2hr division-level performance workshops/semester Prerequisites: BRSS2613 Assessment: Teacher mark (60%), One brass-division-assessed PW performance (10%), Performance workshop written feedback (10%), 25-minute jury performance (20%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Students at this level will be working closely with their teachers to prepare performance for jury assessment. They will gain experience in preparing for a sustained performance and further develop their critical capacities in performance workshop. On completion of this unit students should be able to perform with sound technical competence, fluency and some interpretative distinctiveness.
BRSS2214 Trombone 4 (Extended)
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: David Thompson Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr individual lesson/week, 1 x 2hr group trombone class/week, 5 x 2hr division-level performance workshops/semester Prerequisites: BRSS2213 Assessment: Teacher mark (50%), One brass-division-assessed PW performance (10%), Performance workshop written feedback (10%), 15-minute jury performance (30%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Students at this level will be working closely with their teachers to prepare performance for jury assessment. They will gain experience in preparing for a sustained performance and further develop their critical capacities in performance workshop. On completion of this unit students should be able to perform with sound technical competence, fluency and some interpretative distinctiveness.
BRSS3615 Trombone 5
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: David Thompson Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr individual lesson/week, 1 x 2hr group trombone class/week, 5 x 2hr division-level performance workshops/semester Prerequisites: BRSS2614 Assessment: Teacher mark (50%), Two brass-division-assessed PW performances (40%), Performance workshop written feedback (10%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Students in this unit will continue to refine their instrumental foundation, build musical and artistic skills and the attributes essential to a flexible and broad engagement with musical performance. They will attend individual lessons, performance workshop. On completion of this unit students should be able to demonstrate progress in technical achievement, awareness of stylistic diversity, and a sense of their individual creativity.
BRSS3215 Trombone 5 (Extended)
Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: David Thompson Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr individual lesson/week, 1 x 2hr group trombone class/week, 5 x 2hr division-level performance workshops/semester Prerequisites: BRSS2214 Assessment: Teacher mark (60%), One brass-division-assessed PW performance (30%), Performance workshop written feedback (10%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Students in this unit will continue to refine their instrumental foundation, build musical and artistic skills and the attributes essential to a flexible and broad engagement with musical performance. On completion of this unit students should be able to demonstrate progress in technical achievement, awareness of stylistic diversity, and a sense of their individual creativity.
BRSS3616 Trombone 6
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: David Thompson Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr individual lesson/week, 1 x 2hr group trombone class/week, 5 x 2hr division-level performance workshops/semester Prerequisites: BRSS3615 Assessment: Teacher mark (50%), One brass-division-assessed PW performance (10%), Performance workshop written feedback (10%), 20-minute jury performance (30%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This semester will involve an early discussion with the teacher regarding the programme and the suitability of repertoire for the student's individual presentation. They will be supported through opportunities to present aspects of their recital work during performance workshop. On completion of this unit students should be able to perform with sound technical facility, awareness of stylistic diversity, and a sense of their individual creativity.
BRSS3216 Trombone 6 (Extended)
Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: David Thompson Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr individual lesson/week, 1 x 2hr group trombone class/week, 5 x 2hr division-level performance workshops/semester Prerequisites: BRSS3215 Assessment: Teacher mark (30%), Two brass-division-assessed PW performances (10%), Performance workshop written feedback (10%), 40-minute recital (50%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Note: Recital Preparation 1, 2 or 3 must be taken by students who wish to use the Collaborative Piano staff for their public recital.
This semester will involve an early discussion with the teacher regarding the programme and the suitability of repertoire for the student's individual presentation. Students will be supported through opportunities to present aspects of their recital work during performance workshop. On completion of this unit students should be able to perform a public recital demonstrating sound analytical, harmonic, stylistic, technical, interpretive and musical awareness in their specific recital repertoire.
BRSS4217 Trombone 7 (Extended)
Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: David Thompson Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr individual lesson/week, 1 x 2hr group trombone class/week, 5 x 2hr division-level performance workshops/semester Prerequisites: BRSS3216 Assessment: Teacher mark (50%), Two brass-division-assessed PW performances (40%), Performance workshop written feedback (10%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This unit comes prior to the final recital requirements of Principal Study 8. Students should use this unit to reflect on previous instrumental strengths and weaknesses, determine a recital programme that will enable them to demonstrate their musical proficiency, creativity, artistry and mastery of their instrument/voice and specific musical genres. Students work in close relation to their teachers and participate in performance workshop. On completion of this unit the students should be able to perform with considerable technical facility, awareness of stylistic diversity, and a sense of their individual creativity.
BRSS4218 Trombone 8 (Extended)
Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: David Thompson Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr individual lesson/week, 1 x 2hr group trombone class/week, 5 x 2hr division-level performance workshops/semester Prerequisites: BRSS4217 Assessment: Teacher mark (20%), Two brass-division-assessed PW performances (10%), Performance workshop written feedback (10%), 50-minute recital (60%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Note: Recital Preparation 1, 2 or 3 must be taken by students who wish to use the Collaborative Piano staff for their public recital.
In this unit, students prepare for their final recital programme. Students will present a public senior recital that will be assessed by a panel. They will undertake individual lessons that will focus on their artistic and technical performance preparation. On completion of this unit students should be able to perform a public recital with high levels of musical and interpretive awareness, technical facility, an interest and involvement in the art form, and a display of flair, creativity and empathy with other performers.
Trumpet
BRSS1621 Trumpet 1
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Andrew Evans Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr individual lesson/week, 1 x 2hr group trumpet class/week, 4 x 2hr division-level performance workshops/semester Assessment: Teacher Grade (100%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Students will explore repertoire appropriate to their individual development. There will be an emphasis on the development of technical skills and musical expression. Students will gain experience in performance and presentation through the performance workshop where they will also learn from reflecting on their own and their peers' work. On completion of this unit students should be able to demonstrate musical and technical skills that will prepare their instrumental studies at higher levels.
BRSS1622 Trumpet 2
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Andrew Evans Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr individual lesson/week, 1 x 2hr group trumpet class/week, 4 x 2hr division-level performance workshops/semester Prerequisites: BRSS1621 Assessment: 1 x 15min instrument specific jury exam (50%), teacher grade (50%). Students must pass both assessments Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Students will develop an approach to repertoire choice and development that will support their technical development. This semester focuses on the technical development with the aim of improving musical expression through their repertoire choice. On completion of this unit students should be able to demonstrate sound musical and technical skills that will underpin their instrumental studies at higher levels.
BRSS2623 Trumpet 3
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Andrew Evans Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr individual lesson/week, 1 x 2hr group trumpet class/week, 4 x 2hr division-level performance workshops/semester Prerequisites: BRSS1622 Assessment: Teacher Grade (100%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
In this unit students will negotiate with their teacher a programme of study that will support their musical development. Students work in close collaboration with each other and gain experience of peer learning and creative expression through performance workshops. They will have opportunities to perform in performance workshop and develop their performance analytic skill through critique of peers in the class. On completion of this unit students should be able to demonstrate technical competence, fluency and some interpretative distinctiveness.
BRSS2223 Trumpet 3 (Extended)
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Andrew Evans Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr individual lesson/week, 1 x 2hr group trumpet class/week, 4 x 2hr division-level performance workshops/semester Prerequisites: BRSS1622 Assessment: teacher grade (100%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
In this unit students will negotiate with their teacher a programme of study that will support their musical development. Students work in close collaboration with each other and gain experience of peer learning and creative expression through performance workshops. They will have opportunities to perform in performance workshop and develop their performance analytical skill through critique of peers in class. On completion of this unit students should be able to demonstrate technical competence, fluency and some interpretative distinctiveness.
BRSS2624 Trumpet 4
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Andrew Evans Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr individual lesson/week, 1 x 2hr group trumpet class/week, 4 x 2hr division-level performance workshops/semester Prerequisites: BRSS2623 Assessment: 1 x 15min jury exam (80%), teacher grade (20%). Students must pass both assessments Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Students at this level will be working closely with their teachers to prepare performance for jury assessment. They will gain experience in preparing for a sustained performance and further develop their critical capacities in performance workshop. On completion of this unit students should be able to perform with sound technical competence, fluency and some interpretative distinctiveness.
BRSS2224 Trumpet 4 (Extended)
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Andrew Evans Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr individual lesson/week, 1 x 2hr group trumpet class/week, 4 x 2hr division-level performance workshops/semester Prerequisites: BRSS2223 Assessment: 1 x 25min jury qualifying exam (80%), teacher grade (20%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Students at this level will be working closely with their teachers to prepare performance for jury assessment. They will gain experience in preparing for a sustained performance and further develop their critical capacities in performance workshop. On completion of this unit students should be able to perform with sound technical competence, fluency and some interpretative distinctiveness.
BRSS3625 Trumpet 5
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Andrew Evans Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr individual lesson/week, 1 x 2hr group trumpet class/week, 4 x 2hr division-level performance workshops/semester Prerequisites: BRSS2624 Assessment: Teacher Grade (100%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Students in this unit will continue to refine their instrumental foundation, build musical and artistic skills and the attributes essential to a flexible and broad engagement with musical performance. They will attend individual lessons, performance workshop. On completion of this unit students should be able to demonstrate progress in technical achievement, awareness of stylistic diversity, and a sense of their individual creativity.
BRSS3225 Trumpet 5 (Extended)
Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Andrew Evans Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr individual lesson/week, 1 x 2hr group trumpet class/week, 4 x 2hr division-level performance workshops/semester Prerequisites: BRSS2224 Assessment: Teacher grade (50%), Unit assessment including at least 2 performances at Performance Workshop (50%). Students must pass both assessments. Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Students in this unit will continue to refine their instrumental foundation, build musical and artistic skills and the attributes essential to a flexible and broad engagement with musical performance. On completion of this unit students should be able to demonstrate progress in technical achievement, awareness of stylistic diversity, and a sense of their individual creativity.
BRSS3626 Trumpet 6
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Andrew Evans Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr individual lesson/week, 1 x 2hr group trumpet class/week, 4 x 2hr division-level performance workshops/semester Prerequisites: BRSS3625 Assessment: 1 x 20min jury exam (80%), teacher grade (20%). Students must pass both assessments Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This semester will involve an early discussion with the teacher regarding the programme and the suitability of repertoire for the student's individual presentation. They will be supported through opportunities to present aspects of their recital work during performance workshop. On completion of this unit students should be able to perform with sound technical facility, awareness of stylistic diversity, and a sense of their individual creativity.
BRSS3226 Trumpet 6 (Extended)
Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Andrew Evans Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr individual lesson/week, 1 x 2hr group trumpet class/week, 4 x 2hr division-level performance workshops/semester Prerequisites: BRSS3225 Assessment: 1 x 40min public recital at junior level (80%), Teacher Grade (20%). Students must pass both assessments. Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Note: Recital Preparation 1, 2 or 3 must be taken by students who wish to use the Collaborative Piano staff for their public recital.
This semester will involve an early discussion with the teacher regarding the programme and the suitability of repertoire for the student's individual presentation. Students will be supported through opportunities to present aspects of their recital work during performance workshop. On completion of this unit students should be able to perform a public recital demonstrating sound analytical, harmonic, stylistic, technical, interpretive and musical awareness in their specific recital repertoire.
BRSS4227 Trumpet 7 (Extended)
Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Andrew Evans Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr individual lesson/week, 1 x 2hr group trumpet class/week, 4 x 2hr division-level performance workshops/semester Prerequisites: BRSS3226 Assessment: Teacher grade (50%), Unit assessment including at least 2 performances at Performance Workshop (50%). Students must pass both assessments. Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This unit comes prior to the final recital requirements of Principal Study 8. Students should use this unit to reflect on previous instrumental strengths and weaknesses, determine a recital programme that will enable them to demonstrate their musical proficiency, creativity, artistry and mastery of their instrument/voice and specific musical genres. Students work in close relation to their teachers and participate in performance workshop. On completion of this unit the students should be able to perform with considerable technical facility, awareness of stylistic diversity, and a sense of their individual creativity.
BRSS4228 Trumpet 8 (Extended)
Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Andrew Evans Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr individual lesson/week, 1 x 2hr group trumpet class/week, 4 x 2hr division-level performance workshops/semester Prerequisites: BRSS4227 Assessment: 1 x 50min public recital at senior level (80%), Teacher Grade (20%). Students must pass both assessments. Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Note: Recital Preparation 1, 2 or 3 must be taken by students who wish to use the Collaborative Piano staff for their public recital.
In this unit, students prepare for their final recital programme. Students will present a public senior recital that will be assessed by a panel. They will undertake individual lessons that will focus on their artistic and technical performance preparation. On completion of this unit students should be able to perform a public recital with high levels of musical and interpretive awareness, technical facility, an interest and involvement in the art form, and a display of flair, creativity and empathy with other performers.
Tuba and Euphonium
BRSS1631 Tuba 1
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: David Thompson Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr individual lesson/week, 1 x 2hr group tuba class/week, 5 x 2hr division-level performance workshops/semester Assessment: Teacher mark (70%), One brass-division-assessed PW performance (20%), Performance workshop written feedback (10%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Students will explore repertoire appropriate to their individual development. There will be an emphasis on the development of technical skills and musical expression. Students will gain experience in performance and presentation through the performance workshop where they will also learn from reflecting on their own and their peers' work. On completion of this unit students should be able to demonstrate musical and technical skills that will prepare their instrumental studies at higher levels.
BRSS1632 Tuba 2
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: David Thompson Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr individual lesson/week, 1 x 2hr group tuba class/week, 5 x 2hr division-level performance workshops/semester Prerequisites: BRSS1631 Assessment: Teacher mark (60%), One brass-division-assessed PW performance (10%), Performance workshop written feedback (10%), 15-minute jury performance (20%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Students will develop an approach to repertoire choice and development that will support their technical development. This semester focuses on the technical development with the aim of improving musical expression through their repertoire choice. On completion of this unit students should be able to demonstrate sound musical and technical skills that will underpin their instrumental studies at higher levels.
BRSS2633 Tuba 3
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: David Thompson Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr individual lesson/week, 1 x 2hr group tuba class/week, 5 x 2hr division-level performance workshops/semester Prerequisites: BRSS1632 Assessment: Teacher mark (70%), One brass-division-assessed PW performance (20%), Performance workshop written feedback (10%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
In this unit students will negotiate with their teacher a programme of study that will support their musical development. Students work in close collaboration with each other and gain experience of peer learning and creative expression through performance workshops. They will have opportunities to perform in performance workshop and develop their performance analytic skill through critique of peers in the class. On completion of this unit students should be able to demonstrate technical competence, fluency and some interpretative distinctiveness.
BRSS2233 Tuba 3 (Extended)
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: David Thompson Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr individual lesson/week, 1 x 2hr group tuba class/week, 5 x 2hr division-level performance workshops/semester Prerequisites: BRSS1632 Assessment: Teacher mark (60%), One brass-division-assessed PW performance (30%), Performance workshop written feedback (10%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
In this unit students will negotiate with their teacher a programme of study that will support their musical development. Students work in close collaboration with each other and gain experience of peer learning and creative expression through performance workshops. They will have opportunities to perform in performance workshop and develop their performance analytical skill through critique of peers in class. On completion of this unit students should be able to demonstrate technical competence, fluency and some interpretative distinctiveness.
BRSS2634 Tuba 4
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: David Thompson Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr individual lesson/week, 1 x 2hr group tuba class/week, 5 x 2hr division-level performance workshops/semester Prerequisites: BRSS2633 Assessment: Teacher mark (60%), One brass-division-assessed PW performance (10%), Performance workshop written feedback (10%), 25-minute jury performance (20%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Students at this level will be working closely with their teachers to prepare performance for jury assessment. They will gain experience in preparing for a sustained performance and further develop their critical capacities in performance workshop. On completion of this unit students should be able to perform with sound technical competence, fluency and some interpretative distinctiveness.
BRSS2234 Tuba 4 (Extended)
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: David Thompson Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr individual lesson/week, 1 x 2hr group tuba class/week, 5 x 2hr division-level performance workshops/semester Prerequisites: BRSS2233 Assessment: Teacher mark (50%), One brass-division-assessed PW performance (10%), Performance workshop written feedback (10%), 15-minute jury performance (30%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Students at this level will be working closely with their teachers to prepare performance for jury assessment. They will gain experience in preparing for a sustained performance and further develop their critical capacities in performance workshop. On completion of this unit students should be able to perform with sound technical competence, fluency and some interpretative distinctiveness.
BRSS3635 Tuba 5
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: David Thompson Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr individual lesson/week, 1 x 2hr group tuba class/week, 5 x 2hr division-level performance workshops/semester Prerequisites: BRSS2634 Assessment: Teacher mark (50%), Two brass-division-assessed PW performances (40%), Performance workshop written feedback (10%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Students in this unit will continue to refine their instrumental foundation, build musical and artistic skills and the attributes essential to a flexible and broad engagement with musical performance. They will attend individual lessons, performance workshop. On completion of this unit students should be able to demonstrate progress in technical achievement, awareness of stylistic diversity, and a sense of their individual creativity.
BRSS3235 Tuba 5 (Extended)
Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: David Thompson Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr individual lesson/week, 1 x 2hr group tuba class/week, 5 x 2hr division-level performance workshops/semester Prerequisites: BRSS2234 Assessment: Teacher mark (60%), One brass-division-assessed PW performance (30%), Performance workshop written feedback (10%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Students in this unit will continue to refine their instrumental foundation, build musical and artistic skills and the attributes essential to a flexible and broad engagement with musical performance. On completion of this unit students should be able to demonstrate progress in technical achievement, awareness of stylistic diversity, and a sense of their individual creativity.
BRSS3636 Tuba 6
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: David Thompson Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr individual lesson/week, 1 x 2hr group tuba class/week, 5 x 2hr division-level performance workshops/semester Prerequisites: BRSS3635 Assessment: Teacher mark (50%), One brass-division-assessed PW performance (10%), Performance workshop written feedback (10%), 20-minute jury performance (30%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This semester will involve an early discussion with the teacher regarding the programme and the suitability of repertoire for the student's individual presentation. They will be supported through opportunities to present aspects of their recital work during performance workshop. On completion of this unit students should be able to perform with sound technical facility, awareness of stylistic diversity, and a sense of their individual creativity.
BRSS3236 Tuba 6 (Extended)
Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: David Thompson Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr individual lesson/week, 1 x 2hr group tuba class/week, 5 x 2hr division-level performance workshops/semester Prerequisites: BRSS3235 Assessment: Teacher mark (30%), Two brass-division-assessed PW performances (10%), Performance workshop written feedback (10%), 40-minute recital (50%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Note: Recital Preparation 1, 2 or 3 must be taken by students who wish to use the Collaborative Piano staff for their public recital.
This semester will involve an early discussion with the teacher regarding the programme and the suitability of repertoire for the student's individual presentation. Students will be supported through opportunities to present aspects of their recital work during performance workshop. On completion of this unit students should be able to perform a public recital demonstrating sound analytical, harmonic, stylistic, technical, interpretive and musical awareness in their specific recital repertoire.
BRSS4237 Tuba 7 (Extended)
Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: David Thompson Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr individual lesson/week, 1 x 2hr group tuba class/week, 5 x 2hr division-level performance workshops/semester Prerequisites: BRSS3236 Assessment: Teacher mark (50%), Two brass-division-assessed PW performances (40%), Performance workshop written feedback (10%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This unit comes prior to the final recital requirements of Principal Study 8. Students should use this unit to reflect on previous instrumental strengths and weaknesses, determine a recital programme that will enable them to demonstrate their musical proficiency, creativity, artistry and mastery of their instrument/voice and specific musical genres. Students work in close relation to their teachers and participate in performance workshop. On completion of this unit the students should be able to perform with considerable technical facility, awareness of stylistic diversity, and a sense of their individual creativity.
BRSS4238 Tuba 8 (Extended)
Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: David Thompson Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr individual lesson/week, 1 x 2hr group tuba class/week, 5 x 2hr division-level performance workshops/semester Prerequisites: BRSS4237 Assessment: Teacher mark (20%), Two brass-division-assessed PW performances (10%), Performance workshop written feedback (10%), 50-minute recital (60%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Note: Recital Preparation 1, 2 or 3 must be taken by students who wish to use the Collaborative Piano staff for their public recital.
In this unit, students prepare for their final recital programme. Students will present a public senior recital that will be assessed by a panel. They will undertake individual lessons that will focus on their artistic and technical performance preparation. On completion of this unit students should be able to perform a public recital with high levels of musical and interpretive awareness, technical facility, an interest and involvement in the art form, and a display of flair, creativity and empathy with other performers.