740-406 Music Performance 4

Credit Points

Coordinator

Prerequisites

As determined by the Dean (normally a result of 85% or above in 740-306 Music Performance 3).

Semester

Contact

Subject Description

Students will develop a thorough technical background to cope with all stylistic demands; establish a sizeable concert repertory covering all styles; be able to show that the ability to manage stress will ensure sound concert presentation.

Includes advanced study of concert repertory and all related aspects of music performance. The study should include a concerto or a major ensemble work comprising at least three players. Vocal students may prepare an excerpt of at least 10 minutes duration from opera or oratorio or a major ensemble work for voice and at least three additional players.

Assessment

(a) A 50-minute recital examination at the end of year of an approved program of pieces and (for orchestral instruments) standard orchestral excerpts. Programs must be submitted to the Coordinator for approval not later than 1 May (80%); (b) Students must pass a 10-minute technical examination; (c) attendance - a minimum of ten classes per semester - and participation (as determined by the coordinator) as a performer in Concert Class and Performance Class; (d) a mid-year concerto performance of an approved work (20%).

Students must pass both a) and b) to pass the subject.