Last modified: 22 May 2019 17:07
Instrumental/vocal study: students work on a one-to-one basis (10 x 1 hour lessons) with a specialist instrumental/vocal instructor and participate in workshops and master classes where appropriate. Students can elect to split their studies between two instruments and/or voice.
Ensemble: requires attendance at least one ensemble managed by the Music Department.
As part of this course students are required to attend concerts from the Music Department Concert Series.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Old Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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Course Aims
To provide students with the competence and versatility in instrumental and vocal skills which will enable them to perform effectively as professional musicians;
to contribute significantly to students' personal, musical and professional development by expanding their creative, artistic and aesthetic potential;
to further students' personal development by encouraging high standards of accomplishment in performance.
Main Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course students will be able to:
- demonstrate a range of instrumental and vocal techniques
- perform music to a high standard in solo and ensemble contexts
- demonstrate continuing expansion of their artistic and aesthetic potential
Where students are studying more than one instrument/voice, they can elect in advance to have them equally weighted, or weighted in the proportion 70% (main instrument) and 30% (second instrument) for purposes of assessment.
All students on the BMus Ed or BMus MusCom programmes are strongly advised to undertake additional study in piano. The focus of these piano sessions will be on the development of relevant vocational skills.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
1st Attempt
60% - Performance Recital of Main Study for 15 minutes or Main Study and Additional Study for 15 minutes (in total), (Where students are studying more than one instrument/voice, marks will be weighted in the proportion 70% (main instrument) and 30% (second instrument) for assessment purposes)
40% - Tutor report, completed by specialist tutor(s)
Resit
60% - Performance Recital of Main Study for 15 minutes or Main Study and Additional Study for 15 minutes (in total), (Where students are studying more than one instrument/voice, marks will be weighted in the proportion 70% (main instrument) and 30% (second instrument) for assessment purposes)
40% - Tutor report, completed by specialist tutor(s)
There are no assessments for this course.
Written feedback from performance exams will be provided to each student.
Tutor reports will be written specifically for the student with reference to feedback on work done as well as giving clear guidance in the form of next steps.
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