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Practical Music 5 (MUSI30250)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
For instrument/vocal specific questions (e.g. New Student Interviews, teacher allocations, ensemble allocations), please contact your head of area. Refer to the Dates and Times section for Instrument Heads of Area.
Semester 2
For instrument/vocal specific questions (e.g. New Student Interviews, teacher allocations, ensemble allocations), please contact your head of area. Refer to the Dates and Times section for Instrument Heads of Area.
Overview
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Students will receive tuition in their area of practical study. Vocal and instrumental students will refine their technique, musical, stylistic and interpretative awareness in an individually designed program of technical exercises and repertoire. Formative feedback in individual and group settings will be provided across the semester.
In order to contextualise their education within the best practices of local, national and international standards, students are expected to work competently and productively both alone and in groups.
The subject involves participation in individual lessons, instrument/voice classes, concert class and/or assigned ensemble activities. In order to ensure the highest level of performance preparation, 100% attendance is expected.
Progression Note:
To progress from Practical Music 5 into further Practical Music subjects:
- subject result of 50% or greater is a prerequisite for MUSI30251 Practical Music 6
Assessment Hurdle Class & Ensemble Information
Instrument and Vocal Classes: Information for Instrument and Vocal Classes can be found on the Fine Arts and Music Current Students website, or by contacting your Head of Area.
Concert Class: Students must apply to participate in Concert Class by completing the Concert Class Application on the Conservatorium Special Permission Forms website.
Ensemble: Information for Ensemble Activities can be found on the Ensembles page in the Handbook. Please refer to each Ensemble subject for details including requisites and additional entry requirements. Note: Students do not formally enrol in these subjects.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- demonstrate consistent strategies for technical control, coordination and concentration;
- execute technical exercises and repertoire at an appropriate level with fluency, accuracy, attention to detail and character;
- project a well-shaped, expressive and varied sound across the range of their instrument or voice;
- apply informed judgment, appropriate and individual style to technical repertoire;
- perform music individually (and where appropriate collaboratively) with commitment, confidence and professional demeanour.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed:
- problem-solving skills;
- skills in critical thinking and self-evaluation.
Last updated: 8 February 2024