School of Music · ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
The fourth of the sequential music performance courses supports students in deepening their knowledge and skills in both solo and ensemble settings while also building practical experience in live performance. This course focuses on musical performance in a live concert context, providing students with opportunities to plan and perform as a soloist and ensemble leader. Students will participate in one-to-one sessions with vocal/instrumental teachers, ensemble rehearsals, seminars, live performance, and other practical and academic contexts.
Final performance assessment
Learning outcomes 1, 2
Ensemble performance assessment
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
Tutorial assessment (10min in-class presentation or 1500-word recital plan)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
130 hours of total student learning time made up from: a) 60 hours of contact over 12 weeks: instrumental/vocal instruction, ensemble rehearsals, seminars; and b) 70 hours of independent student research, reading and writing. Work Integrated Learning Simulation/Virtual This course gives students real world experience working with an ensemble and ensemble director towards a public performance. Students will receive and prepare repertoire, rehearse with other musicians, and then present their work in a concert which is open to the public. In this course students are also responsible for putting together their own recital, concert, or other performance project. In preparation for work as a professional musician, students will organise repertoire, form an ensemble/s, and present their work to the public. Other Information Information regarding the Performance entry audition can be found on the ANU School of Music website.
Supporting written and aural material pertaining to the stylistic specifics of each unit will be prescribed by the lecturer.