- Course Code
- CR 1031
- Credit Points
- 20
- Course Coordinator
- Dr R B Williams
Pre-requisites
Entry is by successful audition. As a guide to the expected standard, candidates should normally
- have achieved at least ABRSM Grade IV or equivalent on piano;
- Be working at no lower than ABRSM Grade V standard or equivalent on additional study instrument or voice;
- Have achieved at least ABRSM Grade VIII or equivalent on main study instrument or voice.
Co-requisites
Students who have not achieved ABRSM Grave IV on additional study, or ABRSM Grade VI on main study on entrance to this course will be required to acquire this qualification, or reach the equivalent level before the end of this course. This is a pre-requisite for entry to Performance Studies 1:2.
Overview
In Main Study or Additional Study, students work on a one-to-one basis with a specialist instrumental/vocal instructor and participate in workshops and masterclasses. Vocal Ensemble provides opportunities to develop vocal skills and rehearsing and directing skills. Keyboard Skills includes exercises in chords and keyboard textures, harmonisation, sight and score-reading, transportation and improvisation. Ensemble requires attendance at University Music ensembles.
Structure
10 hours individual tuition, vocal ensemble (1 hour per week), keyboard skills (1 hour per week), ensembles.
Assessment
1st Attempt: Keyboard skills practical examination (25%) and in-course assessment (75%): main tutor report (50%); additional study report (20%) and concert diary (5%).
Resit: Resit for failed vocal/instrumental tutor report shall be a performance examination comprising performance of one or more pieces on the instrument / voice on which the candidate has failed. The programme should last approximately 10 minutes (main study), and 5 minutes (additional study).