School of Music · ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
The final of the sequential music performance courses supports students in demonstrating the culmination of six semesters of tertiary music performance study via a major artistic research project. This final project may take the form of a lecture recital, concert with program notes, recording with liner notes, documentary film, interactive website, or other format showcasing their expertise as performers and artistic researchers. Students will participate in one-to-one sessions with vocal/instrumental teachers, ensemble rehearsals, seminars, live and/or studio performances, and other practical and academic contexts.
Final performance project
Learning outcomes 1, 2
Ensemble performance assessment
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
Seminar assessment (15 min in-class presentation or 2000-word essay)
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 a major artistic research project. In preparation for work as a professional musician, students will complete artistic research, 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.