Principal Study: Building on the Stage 2 Performance Studies module, this module focuses on the further development of Orchestral Studies (Strings, Woodwind, Brass and Percussion) at third level, with a systematic programme of studies, scales and arpeggios, sight-reading and solo repertoire. This stage introduces orchestral excerpts from the symphonic repertoire with a focus on developing the lyrical and technical skills needed.
The student will develop technical skills and musical awareness for instrumental performance at professional level while establishing the foundation for productive practice and independent learning. The student will develop communication with the accompanist in performance and consolidate the learning of repertoire, as advised by the Principal Study lecturer, through an awareness of the accompaniment parts. Students will also take part in weekly group lessons in Woodwind, Brass, Strings or Percussion.
Orchestral Performance Class: This class is designed to foster self-evaluation and peer-criticism. Students in all four years perform in a weekly class in order to gain guided performance experience and engage with their peers in a non-public arena. Students in Stages 3 and 4 are expected to display initiative and act as positive role models for students in Stages 1 and 2. Students are also expected to incrementally increase the number of performances and presentations to reflect the allocated credits in each Stage/Level.
Repertoire, studies/etudes, sight-reading, accompaniment, technical development. More information is available in Appendix 1C.
Principal Study: This is taught on a one-to-one basis with continuous guidance and feedback given by the specialist lecturer in the chosen discipline. Students are mentored by an assigned accompanist on a Regular basis concentrating on repertoire chosen in consultation with the Principal Study lecturer.
Orchestral Performance Class: This comprises a weekly discursive performance workshop for orchestral students from all four years.
Both components are 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.
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| Other Assessment(s) | 100 |