This module is not currently running in 2024 to 2025.
The module will focus upon the development of performance skills, an understanding of approaches to effective regular practice and professional presentational considerations. Skills and understanding are promoted through individual instrumental / vocal lessons and weekly performance workshops. Students will develop their musicianship by listening to others and by performing themselves regularly, both as soloists and as part of a group. Some workshops will have a stylistic focus which will provide guidance on idiomatic performance conventions, enabling students to develop the broad skillset needed to tackle the demands of the current professional music industry. Students will work towards an assessed 5-6 minute final public performance, plus a written performance plan/critical reflection.
Total Contact Hours: 27
Private Study Hours: 123
Total Study Hours: 150
Main assessment methods
Contribution to Workshop – 20%
Written Plan and Review (750 words) – 20%
Final Public Performance (5-6 minutes) – 60%
Reassessment methods
Like-for-like
Indicative Reading List
Harnum, J. (2014). The Practice of Practice: Get Better Faster. Chicago: Sol Ut Press.
Kageyama, N. (2017). The Bulletproof Musician Blog.
Available at http://www.bulletproofmusician.com/
Parncutt R. & McPherson, G. (2002). The Science and Psychology of Music Performance: Creative Strategies for Teaching and Learning. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
St George, J. M. (2012). 'Learning Patterns in Music Practice: Links Between Disposition, Practice Strategies and Outcomes'. Music Education Research 14 (2).
Williamson, A. (2004). Strategies and Techniques for Enhancing Performance. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
See the library reading list for this module (Medway)
The intended subject specific learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1 Demonstrate an understanding of the repertoire and role of their principal instrument of study (instrumental or vocal), both as a solo performer and as part of a group;
2 Demonstrate an appropriate level of performance skill on their principal choice of study;
3 Communicate music using musicianship, technique and stylistic language;
4 Demonstrate a range of activities in their practice regime such as technical studies, learning and memorising of work, focused playing of repertoire, improvisation and
sight-reading.
The intended generic learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1 Be self-critical of work in progress, responding to group peer criticism and the critical insights of others, and investigating and assessing alternative methods and
techniques;
2 Prioritise tasks and work efficiently on a project over an extended period of time;
3 Demonstrate flexibility of thought and an openness to new thinking.
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