MUS-30051 - Module Specification
School of Humanities
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2021/22

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

none

Description for 2021/22

This module allows students to devise and work on a recital programme of repertoire appropriate to their technical ability and stylistic interests; repertoire can include solo unaccompanied works, duos with piano accompaniment and/or larger chamber groupings, world and folk music, pop/rock/jazz, contemporary electroacoustic music, audio and audiovisual and spatial installations. Opportunities to perform part of the recital programme are plentiful, and additionally students will be encouraged to perform publicly outside of the classes as part of their preparation. Students receive coaching from the module tutor and are required to perform regularly in front of their peers in a constructive and supportive environment. They can be recorded on several occasions. The module builds on performance qualities and skills developed at Levels 4 and 5, with the demanding 40 minute recital.

To develop further the students' performance skills in music already established at Level 5; the module is designed to deepen and broaden the students' critical awareness of essential aspects and qualities inherent in professional performance of classical music, pop/rock and jazz, world music, electroacoustic interactive music, DJ'ing, etc

Intended Learning Outcomes

perform with high levels of stylistic sensitivity and musical understanding, demonstrating a deep understanding of both historical and contemporary instrumental and electroacoustic performance styles: 1,2
engage in all aspects of performance, deportment, dress, entrance and exit and acknowledgment of public response: 2
carry out practice-based research and describe in programme notes the context, character, style and form of the works to be performed, using a style appropriate to the audience: 1
work productively to produce a balanced recital in terms of style, which also reflects the musical and technical versatility appropriate to the student: 1,2
gain a wider knowledge of and familiarity with repertoire: 1,2
develop critical faculties in analysis of both live and recorded performances: 1,2

Study hours

30 hours seminars and workshops
120 hours seminar preparation
150 hours preparation for and completion of assessed recital (including 60 hours listening and score study, programme note research)

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment