MUM4960

Chief practical study I

(ART)

Peter Handsworth and Fintan Murphy

12 points + 1-2 hours per week + First or second semester + Clayton

Synopsis: Students submit a unified program of works to be studied and performed or conducted, with an essay justifying the program and discussing the performance practice, analysis and history of the repertoire. Students receive an individual or group lesson each week on their chosen instrument, or voice or a group lesson in the case of conducting; and attend masterclassses. Each student arranges and presents a lecture demonstration open to the public.

Assessment: Essay on repertoire (2000 words): 15% + 60-minute concert or lecture/demonstration: 85%