Historical Performance Practice

Subject MUSI40032 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

Credit Points: 12.5
Level: 4 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 25-Jul-2016 to 23-Oct-2016
Assessment Period End 18-Nov-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 05-Aug-2016
Census Date 31-Aug-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 23-Sep-2016


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: One 2-hour seminar 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.

Coordinator

Dr Erin Helyard, Mr Stephen Grant

Contact

sjgrant@unimelb.edu.au

erin.helyard@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.
Learning Outcomes:

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 Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Composition Specialisation (BH-MUS)
Musicology/Ethnomusicology Specialisation (BH-MUS)
Performance Specialisation (BH-MUS)
Tailored Program (BH-MUS)

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