MUS 720 Classical Performance Research - Course Outlines

Course Prescription

Creative research in aspects of solo performance. Relevant ensemble work, including orchestral rehearsals and performance, may be required.

Course Overview

Regular lessons are delivered in one to one studio mode, where key technical skills and musical knowledge are exchanged in a critique environment. Performance classes complement lessons and test skills learned in the studio in a public performance space.

Refer to the instrument/vocal specific syllabus for repertoire and assessment requirements.

Course Requirements

Prerequisite: MUS 321 or 307 or Departmental approval

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

Perform at a technical and artistic level consistent with the minimum pass requirements of the School’s Criteria for Assessing Performance. Understand repertoire relevant to their principal study, their historical and social contexts, and their relevance within the contemporary music world. (Capability 1)
Engage in effective practice/ensemble preparation routines and strategies. Further refine skills of self-evaluation. (Capability 2)
Have a secure knowledge of the methods and resources that enable further enquiry into practical music making. (Capability 3)
Engage with confidence as a musician and with artistic integrity in relevant practical situations. Demonstrate the capacity to communicate with an audience and project musical intention. (Capability 4)
Demonstrate an ability to take direct responsibility for their own professional future by showing personal initiative and determination and having the capacity to make realistic and informed choices and decisions. (Capability 5)
Be aware of and promote personal responsibility, self-discipline and professional codes of conduct. (Capability 6)

Assessments

Assessment Type	Percentage	Classification
Formative Assessment		Individual Coursework
Practical Assessment 1	20%	Individual Coursework
Programme Notes	10%	Individual Coursework
Viva	10%	Individual Coursework
Practical Assessment 2	60%	Individual Coursework
5 types	100%

Assessment Type	Learning Outcome Addressed
	1	2	3	4	5	6
Formative Assessment
Practical Assessment 1
Programme Notes
Viva
Practical Assessment 2

Students must gain at least 50% as their final mark to pass this course. If a student is unable to present themselves for their musical assessment due to illness or other serious situation, they should contact their teacher and the Convenor of Classical Performance immediately. They will need to provide a medical certificate, ideally from University Student Health. This should be submitted by hand to the School of Music Office, or by email to music-admin@auckland.ac.nz.

Assignments are to be submitted, according to submission type specified on CANVAS, by the due date. In the event of illness or other circumstances which prevent the completion of an assignment, please contact the course coordinator with evidence as appropriate, prior to the due date. Late assignments that do not have an approved extension will be penalized 10% for each day or part thereof. No assignment will be accepted after that assignment has been returned to students.

Teaching & Learning Methods

Successful completion of this performance course will give students the opportunity to progress onwards, building on performance and stylistic skills. Teaching and learning are delivered through individual lessons, participation in performance class, score preparation and study, and personal practice.

Workload Expectations

The student workload for a 30 point course is approximately 300 hours per semester.

For a performance course this is divided between:

Individual lessons
Performance Class Participation
Score preparation and study
Personal practice

The requirements for each instrument vary; please refer to the relevant instrumental/vocal schedule/syllabus on Canvas for further guidelines and advice.

Delivery Mode

Campus Experience

Attendance is required at scheduled activities including studio lessons and performance classes to complete components of the course.

The course will include live online events including rehearsals and workshops.

Attendance on campus is required for the practical assessment.

The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly.

Some components of the course may be conducted online depending on the instrument/voice.

Learning Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Musical scores are available at the U of A library, online or though music publishers.
Audio and video recordings are available at the U of A library.
Other Materials or Software - The School of Music has access to the Naxos streaming databases and IPA source (for vocal students).
Canvas is used to update students on syllabi, assessment criteria, ensemble and examination schedules. Please check your Canvas announcements frequently.

Health & Safety

Appropriate attire is required for all performances and workshops. Please consult with your unit coordinator if you are unsure.

HEALTH AND SAFETY STATEMENT

Warming up properly is essential; It is important that you warm up sufficiently before lessons/performance classes/workshops/rehearsals/performances. Your studio teacher will guide you through the warm up process.

Please inform your studio teacher of any injury or health related circumstances that are relevant to your playing/singing. If you develop a new injury, or if an old injury surfaces during the course, let your teacher know and seek medical advice.

Please take care of mental, physical and social wellbeing. If you need support or/and advice or need to raise a concern please speak with your studio teacher, unit coordinator, Director of Undergraduate Studies (School of Music) or University Counsellor ph. 09 923 7681.

Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

Other Information

Students must make themselves available for assessment during the official University examination period.

As well as performing works with accompaniment, students may choose to perform an unaccompanied work. Performers are expected to understand how to behave in a concert situation, and are advised to treat the examination as they would a professional engagement.

Students are not required to perform from memory unless this is an expectation in the context of their specific instrument/voice. For further information, please refer to the individual instrument/voice syllabus.

Owing to the nature of music teaching and learning, consistent attendance is essential at all lectures, tutorials and studio lessons. All planned prolonged absences (such as overseas competitions, family events, masterclasses) must be pre-approved by the Head of School. If approval is given, all Course Coordinators, Tutors and other teachers must be informed of your absence in advance. Unplanned absences relating to illness, bereavement, or other emergencies can only be excused with appropriate evidence from the University doctor, counsellor or other official source. It is students’ personal responsibility to make up all work missed. Catch-up classes in studio lessons may not be available.

Studio Lesson Cancellation Policy

Students are required to give their teacher 24 hours notice of lesson cancellation. Where this notice is given, a new time will be arranged with the teacher. If less than 24 hours notice is given without extenuating circumstances, the lesson will be forfeited. It is at the teacher’s discretion as to whether the lesson is made up in this situation.

Multiple absences will require a medical certificate or documentation.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.

Class Representatives

Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Learning Continuity

In the event of an unexpected disruption we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the University Website for information about how to proceed.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course students may be asked to submit coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. In exceptional circumstances changes to elements of this course may be necessary at short notice. Students enrolled in this course will be informed of any such changes and the reasons for them, as soon as possible, through Canvas.

Capability 1:	Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2:	Critical Thinking
Capability 3:	Solution Seeking
Capability 4:	Communication and Engagement
Capability 5:	Independence and Integrity
Capability 6:	Social and Environmental Responsibilities

MUS 720 : Classical Performance Research

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