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Master of Music (Orchestral Performance) (MC-MUSORP) // Attributes, outcomes and skills
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About this course
Coordinator
Richard Davis
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Students currently admitted in this course:
Future students:
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this course, graduates should be able to:
- demonstrate a professional level standard in their elite orchestral ensemble performance and recording skills;
- demonstrate a professional level standard in rehearsal conduct and etiquette;
- perform as a highly-skilled and highly-aware ensemble musician, with a thorough knowledge of performance styles and current practice;
- critically evaluate past and present performance practices;
- demonstrate deep familiarity with the symphonic canon;
- develop artistic flexibility and appreciation for alternative interpretations;
- perform appropriately in situations in which the orchestra has an accompanying role (e.g. concerto, opera, ballet, and film repertoire);
- learn and prepare new works thoroughly and efficiently;
- apply the mental and emotional capabilities necessary for consistent skill execution and positive performance experiences;
- demonstrate team-work and collaborative music making;
- apply communication skills towards ensemble cohesion and respect;
- demonstrate skills and knowledge of various aspects of orchestral administration (e.g., artistic development, philanthropy, music library, education outreach, labour negotiations, and contracts);
- perform confidently under pressure in audition, recording, and performance settings;
- intelligently and persuasively promote an appreciation of the orchestra as an artistic vehicle; and
- identify and manage health risks resulting from playing an instrument for extended time periods.
Generic skills
On completion of this course, graduates should be able to:
- an advanced understanding of the changing knowledge base in the specialist area;
- an ability to evaluate and synthesise the research and professional literature in the discipline;
- advanced skills and techniques applicable to the discipline;
- well-developed problem-solving abilities in the discipline area, characterised by flexibility of approach;
- advanced competencies in areas of professional expertise and/or scholarship;
- a capacity to articulate their knowledge and understanding in presentations;
- an advanced understanding of the international context and sensitivities of the specialist area;
- a capacity to manage competing demands on time, including self-directed project work;
- a profound respect for truth and intellectual integrity, and for the ethics of scholarship;
- an appreciation of the ways in which advanced knowledge equips the student to offer leadership in the specialist area;
- the capacity to value and participate in projects which require team-work;
- an understanding of the significance and value of their knowledge to the wider community (including business and industry);
- a capacity to engage where appropriate with issues in contemporary society.
Last updated: 12 November 2022