MUSI30277 Big Band 1 (Breadth)

University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

• No final exam: all coursework
• About 3 class hours a week
• 50% group work

Is MUSI30277 hard?

MUSI30277: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. Makes it harder: 1 other hurdle task. The easier and harder points roughly balance out. 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 50%, Presentations 25%, Assignments 25%

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Quick answers

When is MUSI30277 offered?

Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

What do I need before taking MUSI30277?

Needs a place through an application or selection.

Does MUSI30277 have a final exam?

No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Participation 50%, Presentations 25%, Assignments 25%.

How many class hours a week does MUSI30277 have?

3 h a week in class

Can I take MUSI30277 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 MUSI30277?

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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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