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2011/2 Provisional Module Catalogue - UNDER CONSTRUCTION & SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Module Code: MUS3071

Module Title: SOLO PERFORMANCE

Module Provider: Music and Sound Recording	Short Name: MUS3071
Level: HE3	Module Co-ordinator: WILLIAMSON C Mr (Music Record)
Number of credits: 15	Number of ECTS credits: 7.5

Module Availability

Semester 2

Assessment Pattern

Solo Performance (15 minutes) - 100%

At least 60% in either Performance 2a or Performance 2b, or an average mark of both if appropriate.
The permission of the Module Convenor

Module Overview

The purpose of this module is to enable you further to consolidate skills as a solo performer.

Prerequisites/Co-requisites

Co-requisite: Performance 3A
Co-requisite: Performance 3B

Module Aims

To present a solo concert performance. For the purposes of this module description the term “solo” means either appearing on your own without any other contributors; or as accompanist; or as featured player within a small team of players (if appropriate to the style). All cases must be discussed in advance with the Head of Performance.

All repertoire and ensembles/groups for assessment must be agreed by the Head of Performance to ensure acceptability.

All performance assessments at HE3 will be held in formal concerts.
Ensemble performances must have between 2 and 5 players in total.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this module you should be showing:

• an ability prepare and present a performance as a soloist
• a broad range of technical/musical skills appropriate to your repertoire and suitable as a foundation for further study
• many of your own practice and rehearsal techniques, and applying them appropriately without guidance
• a fuller understanding of the range and appropriateness of interpretative decisions, and the ability to apply these decisions with confidence
• strong self-confidence on stage and ease in coping with the contingencies of performance
• ease and command in communicating with your audience
• a high level of awareness, sensitivity and understanding as an ensemble participant, if appropriate
• a high level of responsiveness to the musical needs of other performers if appropriate
• a wide knowledge and in-depth understanding of the range of repertoire available to you, and appreciation of its place in the repertoire

Transferable skills

• Time management
• Non verbal communication
• Independent learning
• Self confidence and assurance
• Ability to make quick and intuitive critical judgments

Module Content

Concert performance

Methods of Teaching/Learning

Individual lessons
Individual practice
Tutorials

Selected Texts/Journals