Principal Study: Building on the student’s achievement in Stage 2, this module continues Keyboard studies with a focus on supporting a portfolio career. In addition to preparing repertoire for performance, the core content explores a wider skill-set which develops an understanding of different pathways within a professional career (e,g. pedagogy, musicology, community music and /or composition). Although students taking this option elect to receive fewer credits than the 3A module, under the guidance of their Principal Study lecturer, they are encouraged to avail of as many performance opportunities as possible (including masterclasses) and continue to perform repertoire to the highest possible standard. Pedagogy students also study pedagogical repertoire. The individual instrumental lesson supports the Instrumental/Vocal Pedagogy 1 module by focusing on instrument-specific pedagogical issues.
Keyboard Performance Class: This weekly class provides an important transition from the one-to-one lesson to the eventual public performance. Students perform works in various stages of preparation in a collegiate ambiance and benefit from the development of peer- and self-criticism. Students in Stages 3 and 4 are expected to display initiative and act as positive role models for students in Stages 1 and 2.
Repertoire
Repertoire; études; Quick Study; accompaniment; technical development; performance of own composition where appropriate; preparation of lecture-recital where appropriate. For Pedagogy students: performance and analysis of pedagogical repertoire. More information is available in Appendix 1B.
Principal Study is taught on a one-to-one basis with continuous guidance and feedback given by the lecturer. The Keyboard Performance Class comprises a weekly discursive performance workshop for keyboard students from all four years.
The module is strongly student-centred. Individual programmes of study are designed to meet the specific needs of the learner. Daily self-directed practice forms an integral part of the process in order to achieve the learning outcomes. For pedagogy students, the Principal Study lecturer shares the responsibility for preparing the student for the performance / viva voce examination in Instrumental/Vocal Pedagogy 1.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Other Assessment(s) | 100 |