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MUSI352 Advanced Studies in Music Performance I

Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study Online Level
Armidale Semester 1 Off Campus C - Internet access required
Armidale Semester 1 On Campus C - Internet access required
Intensive School(s)
Start Finish Attendance Notes
08 April 2010 11 April 2010 Mandatory
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites MUSI105 or MUSI106 or MUSI205 or MUSI206 or MUSI349 or MUSI351 or MUSI353 or permission of head of school
Co-requisites None
Restrictions MUSI363
Notes

offered in even numbered years
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Andrew Alter (aalter@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit is focused on historically and culturally informed performance practice in music. Students will develop skills and concepts related to the performance of repertoire from historically or culturally 'distant' traditions. In the Western tradition, students will focus on the Baroque and the Classical. A variety of options exist for those trained outside the Western tradition. Students will also practise aural skills as related to notation practice and transcription. Special study in the area of percussion traditions will also form a component within the unit. All students will also undertake ensemble performance activities.
Prescribed Material
Mandatory 		Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

Musical Performance: A Guide to Understanding
ISBN: 9780521788625
Rink, J. (ed), Cambridge University Press 2002
Text refers to: Semester 1 , On and Off Campus
Disclaimer Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Assignment 1: Performance 40%
Assessment Notes
One solo performance on the student's principal instrument/voice (with or without accompaniment) of 15-30 minutes length
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-3 GA: 1, 6
Assignment 2: Ensemble 20%
Assessment Notes
Two short performances at a beginning level in a group situation within a percussion tradition
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 5 GA: 1, 3, 8
Assignment 3: Short Essay 20% 1000
Assessment Notes
One short essay in which historically informed performance is discussed in relation to their practical performance
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 3 GA: 1, 2, 3, 6
Unit Test 10%
Assessment Notes
One in-class test on aural skills of transcription
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 4 GA: 1
Workbook 10%
Assessment Notes
One log book and attendance record of ensemble participation
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 6 GA: 1, 8

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. make informed decisions about the interpretation of music from periods or cultures that are 'distant' from their own;
  2. perform a short program at an appropriately high standard on their principal instrument/voice;
  3. identify key concepts and practices in the 'early music movement';
  4. transcribe in notated form various melodies and rhythms as played by the lecturer;
  5. perform a percussion piece in a group situation;
  6. perform repertoire with an ensemble relevant to their musical background and residential location.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Students will develop their knowledge of music through historically and culturally informed performance practice in music. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Students will communicate effectively and confidently orally and in written forms, and the latter will be assessed in the short essay. 		False True True
3 Global Perspectives
Students will be introduced to non-western percussion ensemble repertoire which will develop their global perspective, and this will be practised and assessed in the short essay and the ensemble performances. 		True True True
5 Life-Long Learning
Students will practise intellectual curiosity, creativity and critical thinking. 		True False True
6 Problem Solving
The exploration of repertoire on students' principal instruments as well as the development of interpretation skills will be used throughout their careers. Learning new repertoire on their principal instruments/voice and in their percussion ensembles clearly involves skills of problem solving. In-class critiques by lecturers and tutors will develop these problem solving strategies, which will be formally assessed in the solo performance and the short essay. 		True True True
8 Team Work
Students will develop teamwork skills through performance including ensemble work, where it will also be assessed. 		True True True
   

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