Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to perform on the electronic keyboard or other approved instrument, demonstrating expanded repertoire and technical improvement; rehearse and perform music in an instrumental ensemble with confidence, accuracy and expression; read music from parts and scores in a variety of forms; perform instrumental music of a range of styles and periods; through involvement in performance, further develop their understanding of mus theory, terminology and structure; show a commitment to the cooperative nature and responsibilities of group performance; demonstrate familiarity with selected repertoire from the twentieth century, and from non-western traditions and the ability to distinguish aurally the pieces studied; demonstrate understanding of the social, historical and cultural context of the repertoire studied, and of its influence on the music; display an improved ability to analyse music of different styles and origins, and to write about music with understanding and clarity; display an awareness of the diversity of the world's music, and the ability to consider all kinds of music with objectivity and cultural tolerance.
Synopsis (1) Practical: as for EDN1285. (2) Lectures: Unit 1 - The old and the new in the twentieth century; Unit 2 - An introduction to world music. (3) Instrumental ensemble workshop: practice and performance of various styles and repertoire for classroom orchestral, non-Western instruments and the voice for all students in music studies 3-6.
Assessment Examination: 30% + Practical work: 60% + Class test: 10%