Historical Performance Practice

Subject 740-470 (2009)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2009. Search for this in the current handbook

Credit Points:

12.50

Level:

4 (Undergraduate)

Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

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: Two hours per week
Total Time Commitment: 120 hours

Prerequisites:

None

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.

 CoordinatorProf John Griffiths 

Subject Overview:	An applied study through the critical evaluation of 17th- and 18th-century sources. Classes will focus on each student’s acquisition of skills and knowledge that will allow the development of individual solutions to performance problems.
Objectives:	On completion of the subject, students should be able to: apply principles of embellishment and other aspects of early performance practice on their instruments assimilate theoretical writings and develop verbal and musical skills that allow their articulation evaluate performances by leading contemporary practitioners.
Assessment:	20-minute practical examination in the application of performance practice techniques to selected works (60%); 1500-word written assignment (20%); participation in classes (20%)
Prescribed Texts:	A reading pack will be available for purchase from the Melbourne University Bookshop before the commencement of the semester.
Breadth Options:	This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:	On completion of this subject students should be able to: demonstrate skills aimed at augmenting independent critical thinking experiment with new ideas implement their independent research and critical reflection directly into music performance.
Related Course(s):	Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Music Diploma in Music (Practical) Graduate Certificate in Music (Practical Music) Graduate Diploma in Music (Composition) Graduate Diploma in Music (Practical Music) Postgraduate Certificate in Music (Practical Music) Postgraduate Diploma in Music (Composition) Postgraduate Diploma in Music (Early Music) Postgraduate Diploma in Music (Instrumental/Vocal Teaching) Postgraduate Diploma in Music (Performance)
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations:	Music History Music History Major

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