MUS2002 Performance 2

Contents

• Staffing
• Requisites
• Rationale
• Synopsis
• Objectives
• Topics
• Texts
• Reference materials
• Student workload
• Assessment details
• Important assessment information
• Assessment notes
• Other requirements
• Production date
• PDF version

STAFFING

REQUISITES

RATIONALE

The development of practical musical ability is a fundamental part of any music program; performing ability in both solo and ensemble situations is the individual's most important avenue for musical expression.

SYNOPSIS

The course content will embrace both solo and group performance in the student's area of practical performance and the study of works representative of various stylistic periods. Each succeeding course in Performance will require students to demonstrate a greater degree of both conceptual and executant skills development.

OBJECTIVES

Having completed the prerequisite course, on successful completion of this course students will:

1. have further advanced their standard of performance in their chosen field of practical study;
2. have further increased their knowledge of the literature of music by the study of carefully selected works from the repertoire relevant to their chosen field of practical study;
3. have acquired additional skills in ensemble performance ;
4. have acquired experience/knowledge in ushering and stage management for concerts. (On-Campus students only)

TOPICS

TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed

ALL textbooks and materials are available for purchase from USQ BOOKSHOP (unless otherwise stated). Orders may be placed via secure internet, free fax 1800642453, phone 07 46312742 (within Australia), or mail. Overseas students should fax +61 7 46311743, or phone +61 7 46312742. For costs, further details, and internet ordering, use the 'Textbook Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au click 'Semester', then enter your 'Course Code' (no spaces).

Technical exercises and repertoire material as directed by the Principal Study Teacher and other staff members in charge of ensemble activities.

REFERENCE MATERIALS

Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.

As specified by the Principal Study Teacher and the director of various ensemble groups into which the student has been placed.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS

ASSESSMENT DETAILS

NOTES

1.

Date will be announced by the Examiner. End-Semester Test/Composition Folio is aligned with Objectives 1 and 2.

2.

Date will be announced by the Examiner. Ensemble assessment/Composition Folio is aligned with Objective 3.

3.

Students will be advised of the concert support assessment details. Concert Support Assessment is aligned with Objective 4.

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

1. Attendance requirements:
   It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration. Attendance and participation in scheduled lessons, instrumental classes and Concert Practice is necessary to meet objectives 1 and 2 of this course and is therefore a requirement. Failure to attend/participate in at least 80% of these classes will result in a 10% deduction from the final course mark unless there are substantiated reasons for non attendance (eg medical certificate). Failure to perform as scheduled in Concert Practice or public concerts (without substantiated reason as above) will result in a "Fail" grade. Ensemble participation is a requirement of this course (Objective 3 for Performance courses - or as appropriate to course in question). Failure to participate in scheduled ensemble rehearsals will incur a deduction of 5% from the final course mark for each rehearsal missed (unless there are substantiated reasons for non attendance - eg medical certificate). Failure to perform in assigned ensemble activities will result in a "fail" grade. For this course, normal class requirements consist of a one hour instrumental or singing class per week, a 1.5 Concert Practice and one or more two to three hour rehearsal periods per week for ensemble work as directed by the Head of Music.
2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
   To successfully complete an individual assessment item, a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks or a grade of at least C-. This statement must be read in conjunction with Statement 4 below.
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   If students submit assignments after the due date without extenuating circumstances and without prior approval, then a penalty of a maximum of 5% of the assigned mark may apply for each working day late, up to a maximum of 10 working days, at which time a mark of zero can be recorded for that assignment.
4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
   To be assured of receiving a passing grade, a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course.
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the aggregate of the weighted marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
6. Examination information:
   There is no exam for this course. There are practical tests.
7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
   Given the details under (6) above, there are no deferred exams for this course. However, if any deferred/makeup work is granted, it would have to be submitted by a date set by the examiner.
8. University Regulations:
   Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6 Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm

ASSESSMENT NOTES

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

1. Students should be aware that practical tests might be recorded.
2. All students enrolled in MUS2002 are required to sing in the USQ Singers. Each student will be required to participate in other ensemble activities as directed by the Music Program Coordinator.
3. CONCERT SUPPORT: Students are required to fulfil ushering and stage management duties as directed by Head of School.
4. In a practical course workload requirements may be greater than those noted due to rehearsal/performance schedules and personal development needs.
5. On campus singing students who are required to perform a named solo role(s) in a USQ major opera season may be assessed as either ensemble and/or end of semester (solo) test depending on the relative demands of the specific role(s). The precise details of the loading will be determined for each relevant student individually at the commencement of the specific semester.

This version produced 7 Jul 2008.