This subject focuses on building performance and musicianship skills. Students present performances of selected group and solo music works using one or more instruments. They study the work of other performers and explore strategies to optimise their own approach to performance. They identify technical, expressive and stylistic challenges relevant to works they are preparing for performance and practise technical work to address these challenges. They also develop skills in performing previously unseen music. Students study aural, theory and analysis concepts to develop their musicianship skills and apply this knowledge when preparing and presenting performances.
Entry Requirements: Students should have achieved a minimum Grade 1 AMER level of theory. Students must have private lessons in their principal instrument. The student must be undertaking individual tuition with a College approved instructor for the duration of the course. They must also be an active member of a College based ensemble.
UNIT 1 - Music Performance
Students study performance, performance practice and musicianship. Western music conventions are explored. A program of works, solo as well as ensemble, will be developed and performed.
Learning Activities:
On a one-to-one basis, study performance an approved instrument (including voice) with a qualified studio teacher. Explore, through ICT and performances, western music conventions and performance practices.
Key Skills Achieved:
Performance as a soloist and in ensemble, on an instrument of the student’s choosing. Identification, written and orally, of various intervals, chords, scales and melody. The ability to discuss, using music conventions and terms, performance practice in various contexts.
Assessment:
Outcome 1: Performance 50%
Outcome 2: Preparing for a Performance 25%
Outcome 3: Music Language 10%
Unit 1 examination: 15%
UNIT 2 - Music Performance
Students study performance, performance practice and musicianship. Western music conventions are explored. A program of works, solo as well as ensemble, will be developed and performed.
Learning Activities:
On a one-to-one basis, study performance with an approved instrument (including voice) with a qualified studio teacher. Explore, through ICT and performances, western music conventions and performance practices.
Key Skills Achieved:
Performance as a soloist and in ensemble, on an instrument of the student’s choosing. Identification, written and orally, of various intervals, chords, scales and melody. The ability to discuss, using music conventions and terms, performance practice in various contexts.
Assessment:
Outcome 1: Performance 50%
Outcome 2: Preparing for a Performance 10%
Outcome 3: Music Language 10%
Outcome 4: Organisation of Sound 10%
Unit 2 Examination: 20%
* These percentages may be subject to change.
Prerequisites:
The student must have a minimum of Grade 1 AMEB level and be undertaking instrumental lessons.
Recommendations:
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