Historical Performance Practice

Subject MUSI40032 (2012)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2012.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 4 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012:

Semester 1, Parkville - 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


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: One 2-hour seminar per week
Total Time Commitment: 120 hours
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: N/A
Recommended Background Knowledge: N/A
Non Allowed Subjects: N/A
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

Assoc Prof Robin Stevens

Contact

Contact Centre
T: 13 MELB (6352)
E: 13melb@unimelb.edu.au

Melbourne Conservatorium of Music
VCA and Music Student Centre

Contact: www.vcam.unimelb.edu.au/contact
Web: www.conservatorium.unimelb.edu.au
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: Materials will be distributed at the first class.
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): Postgraduate Diploma in Music (Performance)

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