758-249 Improvisation Techniques

This subject introduces the notion of spontaneous improvisation specifically designed for those musicians who have had little or no experience in the art of spontaneity as it relates to musical performance. It deals firstly with the breaking down of (perceived) inhibitions in the act of music making for those who have spent most of their music making governed by traditional notions of reading and learning music from the page.

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: One solo performance of approx 5-7 minutes duration (50%).