MUSI20143 World Music Choir

University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Summer, Semester 1, Semester 2.

• No final exam: all coursework
• About 3 class hours a week

Is MUSI20143 hard?

MUSI20143: Easier. Makes it easier: Reviewers say the workload is light, No final exam. Makes it harder: 1 other hurdle task.

What you learn

Sing unaccompanied songs from Africa, Asia, Oceania, Europe and the Americas in a big mixed choir, with online modules on their culture.

After it you can

• Sing in harmony as part of a large choir
• Describe vocal traditions from around the world
• Use musical terms to talk about what you hear

What you need first

None

Careers

Helps toward: Performing artist

How it’s assessed

Quizzes 40%, Participation 50%, Assignments 10%

Student reviews and ratings

Summarised from 5 students on StudentVIP (2014–2022)

• Reviewers enjoyed the weekly choir rehearsals; volunteering for solos and showing keen participation helps your mark.
• The written quizzes are fairly easy, but the listening test is the hard part, especially without any music theory background.
• Most recommend it if you like singing, but not as a guaranteed easy mark; one older review felt singing ability weighed heavily.

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Quick answers

When is MUSI20143 offered?

Runs in 2026: Summer, Semester 1, Semester 2.

What do I need before taking MUSI20143?

No prerequisites.

Does MUSI20143 have a final exam?

No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Quizzes 40%, Participation 50%, Assignments 10%.

Is MUSI20143 hard?

From 5 student reviews on StudentVIP: Reviewers enjoyed the weekly choir rehearsals; volunteering for solos and showing keen participation helps your mark.

What do students say about MUSI20143?

Reviewers enjoyed the weekly choir rehearsals; volunteering for solos and showing keen participation helps your mark. The written quizzes are fairly easy, but the listening test is the hard part, especially without any music theory background. Most recommend it if you like singing, but not as a guaranteed easy mark; one older review felt singing ability weighed heavily.

How many class hours a week does MUSI20143 have?

3 h a week in class

Can I take MUSI20143 as breadth?

Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Science.

Can I rate MUSI20143?

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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