740-470 Historical Performance Practice

Practical Study 2-2

An applied study through the critical evaluation of 17th- and 18th-century sources. Classes will focus on each student's acquisition of skills and knowledge that will allow the development of individual solutions to performance problems.

On completion of the subject, students should be able to apply principles of embellishment and other aspects of early performance practice on their instruments, assimilate theoretical writings and the development of verbal and musical skills that allow their articulation, and evaluate performances by leading contemporary practitioners.

Twenty-minute practical examination in the application of performance practice techniques to selected works (60%); 1500-word written assignment (20%); participation in classes (20%).

A Subject Reader will be available from the University Bookroom before the start of semester.