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Programme and Module Handbook
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Postgraduate Handbook 2007-2008 (archived)

Module MUSI53760: Recital

Department: Music

MUSI53760: Recital

Type Level Credits Availability Module Cap Location
Open 4 60 Available in 2007/2008 Durham

Pre-requisites

  • Issues in Performance Practice (module)

Corequisites

  • None

Excluded Combinations

  • None

Aims

  • To increase the understanding of a chosen genre or repertoire by means of independent investigation.
  • To develop skills in analysing, assessing and communicating the musical content and context.
  • To improve practical skills required to execute the above objectives in performance

Content

  • Practical training in workshops: to increase the ability to assess one's own performance in public and to improve it within limited time and resources. This introduces a professional learning environment.
  • Performance Discussions: To ensure clearly articulated musical as well as verbal communication of ideas. The devlopment of an ability to link between theory and practice.

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge
Subject-specific Skills
Key Skills

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

  • Critical discussion on chosen topics, through seminars and tutorials
  • Instrumental and vocal tutition and coaching
  • Participation in practical performance workshops

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

ActivityNumberFrequencyDurationTotal HoursAttendance Monitored
Tutorials 14 6/6/2 1 hour 14
Seminars 14 fortnightly 1 hour 14
Instrumental lessons 14 Distributed across the 3 terms 1 hour 14
Preparation and Reading 558
Total 600

Summative Assessment

ComponentComponent WeightingElementLength/DurationElement WeightingResit Opportunity
Public Recital 90% Public recital (including programme notes and viva voca exam) 30 minutes 100%
Essay 10% Essay (commentary for the recital) 1,500-2,000 words 100%

Formative Assessment

An interim report on the workshop performances. Programming exercises.


Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University.