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MUSI205 Foundation Studies in Musical Performance

Updated: 22 November 2012
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Trimester 1 Off Campus
Armidale Trimester 1 On Campus
Intensive School(s)
Start Finish Attendance Notes
14 April 2013 17 April 2013 Non-Mandatory
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites candidature in BMus or BMus/BTeach or permission of head of school
Co-requisites None
Restrictions MUSI105
Notes

A working knowledge and practical application of the rudiments of music and music notation is required.
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Jenny Game-Lopata (jgamelop@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit focuses on core introductory level performance skills as may be required by all music students. Students will explore rehearsal techniques and methodological approaches specific to their principal instrument/voice, and will develop these towards an end-of-trimester performance. Students will also practise conducting skills as related to choral ensembles and develop knowledge of choral repertoire outside the Western Art Music tradition. All students will also undertake ensemble performance activities.
Materials No text required
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Assignment 1 60%
Assessment Notes
One solo performance on their principal instrument/voice (with or without accompaniment) of 10-20 minutes length.
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2 GA: 1, 3, 5, 6, 7
Practical 20%
Assessment Notes
One practical conducting task assessed in-class, or (for off-campus students) either at the Intensive School or through a recording.
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 3, 4 GA: 2, 3, 5, 8
Unit Test 10%
Assessment Notes
Test on instrument techniques.
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 3, 4 GA: 1, 5
Workbook 10%
Assessment Notes
One log book and attendance record of ensemble participation.
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 5 GA: 1, 2, 7, 8

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. identify and understand the aims and designs of the primary methodological approaches used in the performance of his/her principal instrument/voice;
  2. perform a short program at an appropriate introductory level on his/her principal instrument/voice;
  3. conduct and lead a rehearsal of a choral ensemble at a rudimentary standard;
  4. identify a wide variety of choral repertoire outside the Western Classical tradition that is appropriate for school ensembles; and
  5. perform repertoire with an ensemble relevant to his/her musical background and residential location.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Students learn practical repertoire as well as methods for technical development in musical performance. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
The choral conducting and ensemble participation directly build communication skills and team work. 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
Students study repertoire from throughout the world. 		True True True
4 Information Literacy
Students will develop skills in using databases in order to source their own sheet music and audiovisual material. 		True
5 Life-Long Learning
The exploration of repertoire on students' principal instruments as well as in a choral situation introduces students to methods of learning repertoire that they will use throughout their careers. 		True True True
6 Problem Solving
Learning new repertoire on their principal instrument/voice clearly involves skills of problem solving. In-class critiques by lecturers and tutors will develop these problem-solving strategies. 		True True True
7 Social Responsibility
Students learn about working with others in a professionally responsible way in both rehearsal and performance situations. 		True True True
8 Team Work
Students must work in ensemble situations. They are also required to reflect on their experience. 		True True True
   

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