CHMB1302: Semester 1, 2025

Overview

Students engage in intensive chamber music rehearsals and work towards live performances of the highest standard, learning from their peers as well as expert practitioners. Chamber music repertoire is studied with either with a new ensemble or a continuing ensemble. Musical, technical and communication skills are developed further.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Performance
Credit points	3
Prerequisites ?	CHMB1301
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Timothy Kantor, timothy.kantor@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s)	Timothy Kantor, timothy.kantor@sydney.edu.au
	Daniel Yeadon, daniel.yeadon@sydney.edu.au
	Kevin Hunt, kevin.hunt@sydney.edu.au
	Narelle Yeo, narelle.yeo@sydney.edu.au
	James Kortum, james.kortum@sydney.edu.au
	Kathryn Roberts Parker, kathryn.roberts-parker@sydney.edu.au
	Anke Ryan, anke.ryan@sydney.edu.au
	Brad Lucas, bradley.lucas@sydney.edu.au
	Ole Bohn, ole.bohn@sydney.edu.au
	Kevin Man, kevin.man@sydney.edu.au
	Clemens Leske, clemens.leske@sydney.edu.au

Assessment

The census date for this unit availability is 31 March 2025

Details
Criteria

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Creative assessment / demonstration	Final performance exam Final performance exam	40%	Formal exam period	20 minutes
Outcomes assessed:
Small continuous assessment	Tutor assessment Tutor assessment	40%	Ongoing	Continuous assessment
Outcomes assessed:
Online task	Early Feedback Task - short video Initial video assessment #earlyfeedbacktask	0%	Week 03 Due date: 10 Mar 2025 at 23:59	1 min
Outcomes assessed:
Online task	Online assignment Phrase map with score annotations	10%	Week 05 Due date: 28 Mar 2025 at 23:59	One movement of assigned work
Outcomes assessed:
Participation	Performance workshop Collaborative/practical modules	10%	Week 07	1 hour
Outcomes assessed:
= AI allowed ?

Early feedback task

This unit includes an early feedback task, designed to give you feedback prior to the census date for this unit. Details are provided in the Canvas site and your result will be recorded in your Marks page. It is important that you actively engage with this task so that the University can support you to be successful in this unit.

Assessment summary

Early feedback task: Canvas quiz in Week 3
Tutor assessment: Groups are required to have 6 tutorials throughout the semester with their assigned tutor. Students will be given a mark and graded on their musical preparation, as well as their general organisation and attitude.
Chamber performance workshop: In Week 10. Groups perform 10 minutes of repertoire and give constructive feedback to their peers.
Final performance exam: A group performance of a selection of music prepared during the semester. Tutors will help their groups to choose the exact repertoire. A panel of two or more staff members will assess each group’s performance, and the exams may be open to the public.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The following assessment criteria are used for performance work in this unit of study:

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100	Comprehensive and outstanding technical control and musical integrity in relation to developmental expectations. Musical individuality consistently projected to create a persuasive personal representation of the work. Performance flair indicative of soloist standard. A mark of 95 or above indicates extraordinary technical virtuosity and musical artistry.
Distinction	75 - 84	Excellent technical, musical and stylistic achievement. Consistently coherent and expressive performance. Some personal interpretation of the work suggesting soloist potential.
Credit	65 - 74	Confident technique with evidence of solid musicality and some stylistic achievement. Occasional lapses indicative of unresolved technical, artistic and/or stylistic issues. Projects potential for further development.
Pass	50 - 64	Satisfactory level of preparation and musical engagement. Some inconsistencies in musicianship, style and/or technique. Musical imagination and overall performance sense developing though some insecurity in this area.
Fail	0 - 49	Unsatisfactory technical achievement and/or unsatisfactory level of musical and artistic engagement. Limitations may be of such a scale and consistency as to call into question the student’s future direction in the programme.

For more information see guide to grades.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

Except for supervised exams or in-semester tests, you may use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessments unless expressly prohibited by your unit coordinator.

For exams and in-semester tests, the use of AI and automated writing tools is not allowed unless expressly permitted in the assessment instructions.

The icons in the assessment table above indicate whether AI is allowed – whether full AI, or only some AI (the latter is referred to as “AI restricted”). If no icon is shown, AI use is not permitted at all for the task. Refer to Canvas for full instructions on assessment tasks for this unit.

Your final submission must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of automated writing tools or generative AI, and any material generated that you include in your final submission must be properly referenced. You may be required to submit generative AI inputs and outputs that you used during your assessment process, or drafts of your original work. Inappropriate use of generative AI is considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

The Current Students website provides information on artificial intelligence in assessments. For help on how to correctly acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the  AI in Education Canvas site.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy 2023 reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy 2023. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Multiple weeks	6 x 1 hour tutorials with assigned tutor	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 01	Orientation meeting	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 03	Chamber music skills lecture and Q and A session	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 07	Collaborative performance workshop	Workshop (1 hr)
Weekly	Chamber music group rehearsal	Rehearsal (2 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: Full (100 per cent) and punctual attendance is a requirement in all activities where students have a role as active participants in the class or activity. Active participation includes situations where the student's contribution is to perform, rehearse, or direct rehearsals in a small or large ensemble, or to give seminar and tutorial papers or presentations or undertake assessment tasks. Active participation also includes all one-to-one studio teaching and supervision. Except in cases of illness or misadventure, failure to attend activities or classes where a student is an active participant will be seen as failure to meet the requirements of the unit of study.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 3 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 60-75 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

See Canvas for recommended readings.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. demonstrate enhanced musical knowledge
LO2. play several chamber works in detail and demonstrate enhanced improvisation skills
LO3. demonstrate enhanced technical and musical skills in a practical situation
LO4. demonstrate improved listening skills
LO5. work as part of a cooperative team
LO6. demonstrate leadership and communication skills.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Groups are usually organised and announced by the beginning of week 3, tutors by the end of week 3. As a significant number of students enrol and un-enrol in chamber music up until the end of week 2, it is impossible to finalise groups before that point in the semester. Every effort will be made to schedule performance workshops and exams as early as possible in the semester. It is the responsibility of chamber music students to make contact with their tutors and to arrange regular tutorials. If there are any communication or scheduling issues with tutors please feel free to contact the general unit coordinator Timothy Kantor.

Additional information

All information relating to the chamber music course is contained in a document on the Canvas Chamber Music home page. It is essential that you read the document when you enrol in your next unit.

ORIENTATION MEETING on Monday 24th February at 9am. Venue: Recital Hall West. Compulsory for CHMB1301 (Chamber Music 1) students. All other students are encouraged to attend.

SIGN-UP: Every student must sign up by week 1 by using the 'Sign-up Form' link on the Canvas Chamber Music home page. Signing up is a separate process from enrolling.

GROUP and TUTOR CONFIRMATION by week 3

LECTURE on Monday 10th March at 9am: ‘Craft of Chamber Music’. Venue: Recital Hall East. Compulsory for CHMB1301 students.

REHEARSALS and TUTORIALS take place between weeks 3 and STUVAC

PERFORMANCE WORKSHOPS in week 7

PERFORMANCE EXAMS in the formal exam period

Every effort is made to form new groups by the end of week 2 and to announce tutors by the end of week 3. As many students enrol and un-enrol in chamber music up until the end of week 2 it is impossible to finalise new groups before then. After the end of week 2 a period of consultation is required to find suitable tutors for all the groups.

Tutor issues:

If your tutor falls ill, or if you are having trouble meeting up with your tutor then please contact the general unit coordinator Timothy Kantor as soon as possible – do not leave it until week 12! In this situation a new or additional tutor can be arranged for you.

Extra performance workshops:

If you would like to have the experience of performing in more than one chamber performance workshop, please inform Timothy Kantor. Extra PWs can be arranged on demand.

PW and exam dates:

During this upcoming semester the detailed schedules will be released earlier to allow students to rearrange their external commitments if necessary. If you have an exact time request, please contact Timothy Kantor.

Chamber buddy issues:

If you have problems with lazy or incommunicative chamber buddies please inform your divisional chamber coordinator or the general unit coordinator Timothy Kantor. The same applies if you feel there is a mismatch in standards or commitment between members of a group – please make contact with Timothy Kantor as soon as possible.

Group organisation:

The chamber music course relies on students to organise regular rehearsals and tutorials during most weeks in the semester. Please attend the Craft of Chamber Music Lecture for additional guidance, and volunteer to play in SCM Lunchbreak concerts and external concerts if you are seeking additional structure.

Work, health and safety

There are no specific work health and safety requirements for this unit. Follow all Covid-19 health and safety guidlines.

Disclaimer

The University reserves the right to amend units of study or no longer offer certain units, including where there are low enrolment numbers.

This unit of study outline was last modified on 07 Feb 2025.

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Current students

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Early feedback task

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Work, health and safety

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

Connect

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CHMB1302: Chamber Music 2

Semester 1, 2025 [Normal day] - Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Early feedback task

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Work, health and safety

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

Connect