740-306 Music Performance 3-1

Quota as determined by the Dean (normally 80% in 740-238 Practical Study 2-2).

Students will develop a thorough technical background to cope with all stylistic demands. Areas to be covered include advanced study of instrumental or vocal technique and all related aspects of music performance. In addition, classes in the repertoire and materials of the instrument will be undertaken.

On completion of the subject, students should be able to • perform technically-based repertoire with assured musical fluency • conceptualise and develop solutions for advanced technical difficulties • evaluate and address technical demands in selected repertoire • respond with musical assurance and maturity to the aesthetic qualities of technical repertoire.

A 15-minute technical examination consisting of scales, exercise and orchestral excerpts as prescribed for strings, woodwind, brass and percussion students; a 15-minute technical examination consisting of scales, exercises and studies as prescribed for vocal, keyboard and guitar students (100%). Students must participate as a performer (as determined by the co-ordinator) in concert class, performance class and instrument class as arranged in order to complete the subject.