MUSI30294 Samba Band Advanced
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 2 class hours a week
Is MUSI30294 hard?
MUSI30294: Easier. Makes it easier: No final exam, Only 2 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Advanced hand percussion in Afro-Cuban and Afro-Brazilian styles, played and improvised as a band.
After it you can
- Play congas, surdo and other percussion
- Know each instrument's role in the band
- Improvise and perform as a group
What you need first
an average mark of 75 or more in MUSI20163 subjects
Careers
Helps toward: Performing artist
How it’s assessed
Participation 50%, Reports and essays 15%, Presentations 35%
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Quick answers
- When is MUSI30294 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking MUSI30294?
- Needs an average mark of 75 or more in MUSI20163 subjects.
- Does MUSI30294 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Participation 50%, Reports and essays 15%, Presentations 35%.
- How many class hours a week does MUSI30294 have?
- 2 h a week in class
- Can I take MUSI30294 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, 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 MUSI30294?
- 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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