740-351 Chamber Orchestra 1-1

Permission of Coordinator

Students will develop their skills in chamber music ensemble performance and their knowledge of the chamber orchestra repertoire.

On completion of this subject, students will be able to (a) show technical development as chamber orchestra players (b) perform selected repertoire to a professional performance standard (c) demonstrate a capacity to think critically and independently in matters of style, sonority, balance, ensemble, phrasing, blending, instrumental craft and musical gesture (d) identify the broad and diverse cultural references of the chamber orchestra literature (e) apply leadership and solo skills as demonstrated by a leading professional role model (f) learn refined and exacting teamwork skills in rehearsal and performance situations (g) understand the importance of thorough individual preparation.

Satisfactory attendance and participation in rehearsals (50%); participation in concert (50%).