MUS3610

Professional Practice 3

(ART)

Fintan Murphy

6 points + 2 hours per week + First semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: MUS2020, MUS2030 or Approved prior experience

Synopsis: This unit will develop a range of skills to prepare graduates to enter the profession. Central to this will be a study of performance practice traditions from the Baroque to the 20th century. Further topics will include: Business and marketing skills, setting up a private studio, music administration and concert management.

Assessment: A performance of a piece prepared with reference to a performance practice tradition, (maximum 10 minutes) with written synopsis, (2250 words): 50% + Library assignment (750 words): 20% + Written examination of no more than 90 minutes (1500 words): 30%