MUS2020 - Professional practice 1

Leader(s): Elizabeth Sellars

Offered

Clayton First semester 2009 (Day)

Synopsis

This unit will present many issues important to the performing and teaching professions. The following areas will be covered: Motivation, body use, performance anxiety, communication skills, score analysis and the art of practicing.

Objectives

At the conclusion of the unit, students should have acquired:

1. An introductory level of aural skills.

2. Introductory analytical skills in the approach to music performance and its pedagogy.

Assessment

Written work: 50% (2000 words)
Written exam: 50%