MUSI2008 Second Year Performance Tuition, Joint Studies
Module Overview
Students prepare a solo programme on two different instruments perfoming solo (e.g. a piano recital), or may work with an accompanist (e.g. a pianist or harpsichordist) or a small accompanying group (e.g. a continuo ensemble, or a rhythm section).
Aims and Objectives
Module Aims
Prepare you to perform proficiently as a soloist or accompanist. ? Improve your technical and musical abilities on your chosen instruments. ? Increase your awareness and skills of performing in various environments.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- Technical problems and solutions on chosen instruments.
- Individual practice techniques.
- Ensemble practice technique (with accompanists).
- Stage presentation and audience communication.
- Repertoire of chosen instruments.
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Ability to be self critical musically and technically.
- Ability to organise your time efficiently.
- Ability to work and perform independently.
- Ability to listen more intently and critically.
Subject Specific Practical Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Greater musical control of your instruments (including dynamic range, colour range, shape and structure, and phrasing).
- Greater technical control of your instruments (facility, pitch range, flexibility, tone control, muscular coordination).
- Greater understanding of performance in various contexts.
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Ability to apply practice techniques to new repertoire.
- Structure practice sessions effectively.
- Self-evaluate in practice and rehearsal to continue to improve.
- Argue for or against a musical or stylistic approach to a piece in your repertoire.
Syllabus
You will meet with your instructor individually and will be required to learn repertoire appropriate to your level and year. You will attend lunchtime concerts and engage in relevant performance projects and workshops run by visiting musicians, faculty, and your Head of Study. You will be required to perform in any performances that the faculty deems appropriate. At the end of the year you will be required to give an assessed performance for each instrument.
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Teaching will be delivered in lessons with specialist teachers and workshop sessions run by the Heads of Studies. You will be given the opportunity to perform in classes/workshops run by Heads of Studies, department performance projects (often resulting in public performance), as well as the opportunity to take part in workshops and masterclasses with visiting performers. You will also learn while listening and observing lunchtime concerts and while rehearsing with accompanists (if appropriate for your programme).
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Teaching | 20 |
| Independent Study | 280 |
| Total study time | 300 |
Resources & Reading list
Assessment
Summative
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Examination (20 minutes) | 70% |
| Lesson | 30% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External
Linked modules
Prerequisites: MUSI1004 or MUSI1012