This module is not currently running in 2024 to 2025.
This module will build upon work completed in the module Music Performance 2A and will also focus upon the development of performance skills and an understanding of approaches to effective regular practice at an intermediate level. The stylistic focus of the module will be different, however, and students will be expected to consolidate and build upon previous achievements in performance. 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 later styles (e.g. Classical, Romantic and twentieth century if studying Music or jazz if studying Popular Music), and these provide guidance on performance conventions, approaches to repertoire and more advanced performance considerations, e.g. subtle distinctions in intonation and sensitive phrasing, and the effective deployment of extended instrumental techniques.
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: 1000 words
3) 05% Concert Performance, 7 minutes
Harnum, J. (2014). The Practice of Practice: Get Better Faster. Chicago: Sol Ut Press
Parncutt, R. & McPherson, G. (2002). The Science and Psychology of Music Performance: Creative Strategies for Teaching and Learning. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Ritchie, L., & Williamon, A. (2013). Measuring Musical Self-Regulation: Linking Processes, Skills, and Beliefs. Journal of Education and Training Studies 1(1), 106-116.
StGeorge, 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 intermediate understanding of the repertoire of their principal instrument of study with particular reference to key musical styles such as those of the following eras: Classical, Romantic, twentieth century and twenty-first century (in the case of Music students) or jazz (in the case of Popular Music students).
2) Demonstrate an intermediate level of performance skill on their principal instrument of study with particular reference to key musical styles (as above) through a systematic and thoughtful approach to dynamics, articulation and phrasing.
3) Communicate music using intermediate musicianship, technique and stylistic language with particular reference to key musical styles (as above), thereby showing an appreciation of overall shape, phrase structure and nuance of articulation.
4) Demonstrate a high quality, systematic, regular practice schedule at an intermediate level (as outlined above) involving a balance between 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 an 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 MU537/MUSC5043 must be passed with an average of 60% or higher to progress onto MU531/MUSC6007 Music Performance 3
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