Within this course students will be provided with opportunities to develop skills in music performance. Each Performance course will require students to demonstrate an increasing proficiency in both solo and ensemble music performance. Styles covered can include classical, jazz, contemporary and folk/world music. Learning and teaching activities will include lectures, small group teaching and ensemble work. Students will be able to access one-to-one tuition, master classes or conferences with School of Music staff. All students wishing to enrol in these courses must have successfully completed an audition.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- demonstrate sound control of basic technique and attention to technical challenges presented in the music performed;
- demonstrate a consideration for a basic understanding of the style, character and emotional intent of the music being performed;
- demonstrate basic musicianship and performance presentation skills necessary to communicate effectively to an audience;
- demonstrate the ability to propose a research question and explore the question leading to a performance outcome. The student will be able to explain this process and outcome orally or in writing; and
- provide immediate verbal feedback to a range of performers on their live concert performance and demonstrate their continuous development as ensemble performers.
Work Integrated Learning
Simulation/Virtual
This course gives students real world experience working with an ensemble and ensemble director towards a public performance. Students will receive and prepare repertoire, rehearse with other musicians, and then present their work in a concert which is open to the public.
Indicative Assessment
- Technical and repertoire assessment appropriate to genre (50) [LO 1,2,3]
- Ensemble performance assessment (20) [LO 1,2,3,5]
- Concert practice assessment (20) [LO 1,2,3,5]
- Written / oral research (10) [LO 4]
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Workload
130 hours of total student learning time made up from:
a) 66 hours of contact over 12 weeks: 12 hours of instrumental/vocal instruction, 24 hours of performance ensemble, 21 hours of concert practice and 9 hours of performance seminars; and
b) 64 hours of independent student research, reading and writing.
Inherent Requirements
Concert Practice
Performing live in a concert can only be learned through actually participating in a concert, not only as a performer but also as an audience member. As an audience member you learn about live performance from observing a range of live performances and providing live feedback to a range of performers on their live performance. Having an audience changes the dynamic and so it is essential that an audience is present for the live performance. The absence of an audience has a negative impact on the concert practice experience.
Ensemble
Performing in an ensemble can only be learned through actually participating in an ensemble, and the absence of an ensemble member has a negative impact on the ability not only of themselves but also of each of the other ensemble members to continuously develop as ensemble performers.
Precise details of assessment requirements and criteria vary according to the nature of the instrument / voice, the needs of the student, and the current performance activities of the School. The Performance Convener will determine these individual details as appropriate, utilising performance opportunities within the School or in approved community and professional contexts.
Requisite and Incompatibility
You will need to contact the School of Music to request a permission code to enrol in this course.
Prescribed Texts
Supporting written and aural material pertaining to the stylistic specifics of each unit will be prescribed by the lecturer.
Majors
Minors
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 12
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $3780 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $5280 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2316 | 19 Feb 2024 | 26 Feb 2024 | 05 Apr 2024 | 24 May 2024 | In Person | View |
