MUSI20071 Big Band 1
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 6.25 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 2.5 class hours a week
- 70% group work
Is MUSI20071 hard?
MUSI20071: Easier. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: No final exam, Only 2.5 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
The Conservatorium's audition-only Big Band: jazz from the 1930s to now, student charts and plenty of improvising at gigs around town.
After it you can
- Prepare your part and play it accurately in rehearsal
- Improvise solos in big band jazz styles
- Perform in public concerts as part of the ensemble
What you need first
a place through an application or selection
Careers
Helps toward: Performing artist
How it’s assessed
Participation 70%, Presentations 30%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is MUSI20071 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking MUSI20071?
- Needs a place through an application or selection.
- Does MUSI20071 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Participation 70%, Presentations 30%.
- How many class hours a week does MUSI20071 have?
- 2.5 h a week in class
- Can I take MUSI20071 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- Can I rate MUSI20071?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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