GradDip Music Performance 1

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2013:

Contact as above plus sustained practice time in consultation with individual practical teacher

As determined by the Director (normally a result of 80% or above in Music Performance 3-2).

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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.

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 the established concerto repertory and all related aspects of music performance. The study should include a concerto or a major ensemble work comprising at least three players. Vocal students may prepare an excerpt of at least 10 minutes duration from opera or oratorio or a major ensemble work for voice and at least three additional players.

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

• perform the soloist part with assured musical fluency;

• maintain convincing musical interaction with supporting players;

• sustain a musically convincing view of the soloist's contribution; and

• communicate an individual sense of artistry through the soloist's role.

An end-of-semester concerto performance of an approved work (100%). 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.

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This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Students who have studied this subject should develop and enhance:

• problem solving skills
• skills in critical thinking and self-evaluation.