Unit name | Performance |
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Unit code | MUSI20058 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | I/5 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
Unit director | Dr. David Trippett |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites | |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | Department of Music |
Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This unit fosters the development of performance skills acquired at level C. There are 3 possible elements: (i) a 20-minute solo recital examined at the end of semester 2 (prepared through individual lessons and supplemented by seminars and masterclasses arranged by the Department); (ii) the compilation of a log book detailing the student's critical self-reflection on the development of his/her performance skills as the unit progresses; and (iii) EITHER an ensemble recital (prepared through seminars and masterclasses arranged by the Department) OR a further 10-minute solo recital examined at the end of semester 1. (Students will be required to nominate their choice at the beginning of the autumn term at the latest.)
Aims:
Through a variety of teaching contexts, including individual instrumental or vocal lessons, performance seminars and workshops, and masterclasses, this unit aims to deepen the student's appreciation of technique and its musical application in solo and ensemble performance. With respect to solo performance, repertoire will be broadened; stylistic awareness (including an awareness of historically-informed styles of performance) will be extended; programme planning and recital presentation will be refined. The skill of co-operation with other musicians in an ensemble context will be introduced in this unit. Occasional masterclasses and ensemble coaching sessions given by visiting professional performers will enhance the learning experience. The unit also aims to encourage critical self-reflection on personal development as a performer through the compilation of a detailed log book.
Successful completion of this unit will enable students to:
Performance seminars and workshops (including occasional coaching sessions and masterclasses given by visiting professionals); individual lessons.
A solo or ensemble recital (c. 10 mins) examined at the end of semester 1 (30%)
A solo recital (c. 20 mins) examined at the end of semester 2 (70%)
A log book detailing performance activities through the year ("pass / fail" i.e. a log book of passable standard is required for credit to be awarded for the unit)
The solo or ensemble recitals will measure outcomes 1 – 4
The log book will measure outcome 2, 4 and 5