Module overview
This module aims to enhance the quality of instrumental or vocal study, developing your technical resources and repertory leading to the presentation of a concert
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- The study of advanced technical material relating to your instrument or voice
- The recital repertoire relevant to your instrument or voice.
- The self-motivational and performance anxiety management skills needed when undertaking a career as a professional performing musician.
- The planning and preparation of a recital of a professional (or near professional) standard.
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Make informed judgements on matters of authenticity and style relating to your repertoire.
- Assess the suitability of repertoire for different performing scenarios.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the technical disciplines that relate to your instrument or voice.
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Use your understanding of repertoire and concert planning in an arts administration role.
- Pass on the skills you have acquired in a teaching role
- Use your performance skills in other areas, for example, presentations or lectures not necessarily related to music.
Subject Specific Practical Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Plan and perform your own short recital programmes.
- Plan the technical work that you will need to undertake to support the performance of your chosen repertoire.
- Present your recitals in an appropriate manner paying attention to matters of deportment and self-presentation.
Syllabus
This module aims to enhance the quality of instrumental or vocal study, developing your technical resources and repertory leading to the presentation of a concert
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Teaching methods include
Individual tuition (10 hours) with a specialist teacher, developing technically and musically, learning repertoire appropriate to the module.
Learning activities include
Participation in regular performance classes
Attendance at lunchtime concerts and workshops held in the music department
Engaging in relevant performance projects and workshops run by the department, visiting musicians and faculty
Informal feedback during the course of the module is available as:
Instrumental or vocal tutor’s comments and advice at individual lessons.
Feedback on informal performances given during workshops and classes.
Feedback provided by visiting artists/teachers of performance during workshops and master classes.
Type | Hours |
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Wider reading or practice | 284 |
Practical classes and workshops | 6 |
Tutorial | 10 |
Total study time | 300 |
Resources & Reading list
General Resources
The Musician's Way: A Guide to Practice, Performance, and Wellness.
Assessment
Assessment strategy
A 25- to 30-minute practical performance exam.
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Recital | 100% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Recital | 100% |
Repeat
An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Recital | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal