| Unit name | Practical studies: Performance |
|---|---|
| Unit code | MUSI10058 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | C/4 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Carter |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
Normally Grade VIII in Associated Board Examination (for the solo pathway) |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | Department of Music |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
Students prepare a short solo or ensemble performance of 10 minutes (given in the summer term) on their prinicpal instrument (or voice) and develop the disciplines of repertoire selection and development, effective self-presentation in a performance context and a professional attitude towards workshops and lessons with approved teachers. Alternatively, they may prepare a portfolio of short concert reviews, generally based on the professional concerts hosted by the Music Department, with seminar guidance.
Aims:
This unit aims to develop existing practical skills leading towards an assessed 10-minute solo or ensemble performance in preparation for which students will benefit from a programme of instrumental or vocal lessons. The process of negotiation required in producing the desired sound from the notated scores, and communicating the individual interpretation of that score in performance, is fundamental to performance and it is expected that this skill will develop throughout the year and will translate into an effective solo or ensemble performance. For students presenting a solo performance (this may be accompanied, including by a small ensemble), the unit is intended to provide a secure foundation for further performance units involving solo performance at subsequent stages in the BA programme and is an essential pre-requisite for those units. Please note that students opting to present an ensemble piece, in which they play an equal (rather than solo) role, will not usually be permitted to take solo performance in subsequent years. Alternatively, students taking the non-performance route through this unit will develop the skills to critically evaluate performance, develop accessible media-friendly writing styles to communicate their evaluation, and become aware of contemporary performance issues.
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
For students taking the non-performance route through this unit, instead, students will:
6. be able to communicate in writing about contemporary performance issues
7. be able to write in an accessible, media-friendly style
8. demonstrate their ability to critically evaluate musical performance
One-to-one lessons with an approved instrumental or vocal teacher
Attendence at concerts within the department's concert series
Participation in the Music Futures programme.
First Year Performance Studies may be assessed in one of two ways:
1) One 10-minute solo recital (100%) in the May/June assessment period, of pieces prepared throughout the academic year, reflecting ILOs 1-5. The recital may be accompanied, including by a small ensemble. (If there are public health restrictions in place that prevent a live recital, it has to be recorded and the recording uploaded.)
2) A portfolio of live concert reviews totalling between 2000-2500 words (approx. 5 reviews) submitted on Blackboard (ILOs 6-8)
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. MUSI10058).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
