Monash University Handbook 2010 Postgraduate - Unit

Synopsis

Students submit a unified program of works to be studies and performed or conducted at professional level, with a critical essay that examines isssues of performance, practice, analysis and history of the chosen repertoire. The unit is taught through a combination of individual lessons and instrumental/conducting workshops. Students arrange and present a public performance/lecture demonstration.

Objectives

By the end of the semester, students undertaking this unit should have gained experience in the performance or conducting of a selected repertoire from a wide range of periods at a professional standard, performed music from the solo, chamber or orchestral repertoire establishing artistic links between pieces. Students will have demonstrated an advanced ability to create artistic strategies that establish innovative performance outcomes.

Assessment

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

Students who fail the unit will need permission from their instrumental coordinator in order to repeat the unit. These students will be offered a maximum of 6 individual lessons.

Chief examiner(s)

Graeme Smith

Prerequisites

MUM4960

Prohibitions

Students who fail the unit will need permission from their instrumental coordinator in order to repeat the unit. These students will be offered a maximum of six individual lessons.