Music Performance 4-2

Subject 740-405 (2009)

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Credit Points: 18.75
Level: 4 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

On campus

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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: One hour per week individual lesson; regular 1.5-hour concert class; weekly 2-hour performance class; instrument class as arranged
Total Time Commitment: Contact as above plus sustained practice time in consultation with individual practical teacher
Prerequisites:

740-406 Music Performance 4-1, normally with a result of no less than 80%
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability will impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and the Disability Liaison Unit.

Coordinator

Prof Ian Holtham
Subject Overview:

Students will develop a thorough technical background to cope with all stylistic demands; establish a sizeable concert repertory covering all styles. Includes advanced study of instrumental or vocal repertory and all related aspects of music performance.
Objectives:

On completion of the subject, students should be able to:

  • conceive, design and implement the creation of a musically coherent recital program;

  • demonstrate sustained artistic maturity in the preparation of recital repertoire;

  • perform the component works of a program with assured musical understanding; and

  • sustain a level of instrumental or vocal craft that communicates and enhances the repertoire presented.
Assessment:

A 45-minute recital examination at the end of the year of an approved program of pieces (100%). Programs must be submitted to the coordinator for approval not later than week 8 of the semester. Students must participate as a performer (as determined by the coordinator) in concert class, performance class and instrument class as arranged in order to complete the subject.
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

Students who have studied this subject should develop and enhance:

  • problem solving skills
  • skills in critical thinking and self-evaluation.
Related Course(s): Bachelor of Music
Postgraduate Diploma in Music (Performance)

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