- Course Code
- MU 2044
- Credit Points
- 30
- Course Coordinator
- Mr I Milne
Pre-requisites
MU 1524 or equivalent.
Overview
In Main Study or Main and Additional Study, students will work on a one-to-one basis with a specialist instrumental/vocal instructor, as well as participating in and attending workshops and masterclasses. Rehearsing and Directing develops rehearsal techniques and introduces students to basic conducting techniques. Keyboard skills will include exercises in figured bass and harmonisation, sight- and score-reading, and jazz walking bass. Ensemble 2 requires participation in one of the departmental ensembles.
Structure
10 hours tuition, 1 hour per week (rehearsing and directing), (keyboard skills, ensembles).
Assessment
1st Attempt: Keyboard skills (30%); tutor reports (50%); and concert diary (20%).
Resit: Students resit the failed assessment(s). Resit for failed vocal/instrumental tutor report shall be a performance recital (100%) comprising performance of one or more pieces on the instrument/voice on which the candidate has failed. The programme should last approximately 15 minutes.