758-232 Art of Listening

This subject is designed to strengthen weaknesses in aural comprehension of music. This subject caters specifically for student needs, and may embrace such particular areas as; intonation, rhythm, comprehension of form, harmonic implication in melodic lines, chordal movements and their logical progression. A fundemental component will be listening sessions, how to listen generally and what to listen for specifically in music. The subject will especially allow for the individualistic nature of aural perception.

Continuous: Preparation and commitment as demonstrated by performance tasks and/or a regularly updated journal of activities embracing all areas studied (50%) - Hurdle requirement 80% attendance.

Formal: A practical aural examination of approx 30 minutes duration on the material studied in this subject (50%).