This module is not currently running in 2024 to 2025.
The module will focus upon the development of performance skills and an understanding of approaches to effective regular practice. Skills and understanding are fostered through individual instrumental lessons and performance workshops. Students will develop their musicianship by listening to others and by performing themselves. Some workshops will have a stylistic focus and will concentrate upon earlier styles (e.g. Renaissance and Baroque if studying Music or rock 'n' roll and soul if studying Popular Music), and these will provide guidance on performance conventions, approaches to repertoire and broader presentational considerations.
This module will be taught by means of a 90-minute workshop for 10 weeks in the term. In addition, students will receive 7 ½ hours of instrumental / vocal tuition:
Workshop Hours: 15
Instrumental / vocal tuition: 7 ½
Independent Study Hours: 127 ½
Total Study Hours: 150
Part of the Independent Study Hours must be made up by a commitment to performance within the School of Music and Fine Art through the support of music ensembles (e.g. University Choir and Band, Chamber Choir, University Orchestra (Medway) etc.)
This module will be assessed by 100% coursework.
1) 20% Contribution to Workshops (both open workshops and those with a stylistic focus)
2) 30% Rehearsal Diary, including a report on contribution to SMFA ensembles: 750 words
3) 50% Concert Performance, 5 minutes
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 appropriate understanding of the repertoire of their principal instrument of study with particular reference to earlier musical styles such as the Renaissance and Baroque (in the case of Music students) or rock 'n' roll and soul (in the case of Popular Music students).
2) Demonstrate an appropriate level of performance skill on their principal instrument of study with particular reference to earlier musical styles.
3) Communicate music using appropriate musicianship, technique and stylistic language with particular reference to earlier musical styles.
4) Demonstrate a range of activities in their practice regime such as technical studies, learning and memorizing of work, focused playing of repertoire and sight-reading.
The intended generic learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1) Respond to criticism and suggestions in a positive manner, trying out and assessing alternative methods and techniques.
2) Demonstrate the ability to work on a project over an extended period of time.
3) Demonstrate flexibility of thought and an openness to new thinking
Either this module or MU330/MUSC4021 must be passed with an average of 60% or higher to progress onto MU537/MUSC5043 Music Performance 2 (A)
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