MUS2470

Performance studies: early music ensemble

C Williams

4 points
* 2 hours per week
* Second semester
* Clayton
* Prerequisites: consent of instructor and consultation with department to ascertain eligibility to enrol in this subject for 4 points.

Objectives On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to direct a small ensemble from score to performance and have absorbed appropriate participatory ensemble behaviour for both rehearsal and performance environments.

Synopsis The subject is designed to provide an overview of the early music repertoire for study, listening and performance. It aims to foster an understanding of some of the issues and problems within the early music repertoire. It provides the foundation for an early music ensemble which functions simultaneously as a course for credit, a performance laboratory for a musicology curriculum, and an extracurricular activity.

Assessment Written (3500 words): 40%
* Examinations (1.5 hours): 20%
* Performance: 40%

MUS2470

Performance studies: early music ensemble

C Williams

8 points
* 2 hours per week
* Second semester
* Clayton
* Prerequisites: consent of instructor and consultation with department to ascertain eligibility to enrol in this subject for 8 points.

Objectives On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to direct a small ensemble from score to performance and have absorbed appropriate participatory ensemble behaviour for both rehearsal and performance environments. Additionally, students should be able to reflect upon performance practice problems and articulate solutions in written form.

Synopsis The subject is designed to provide an overview of the early music repertoire for study, listening and performance. It aims to foster an understanding of some of the issues and problems within the early music repertoire. It provides the foundation for an early music ensemble which functions simultaneously as a course for credit, a performance laboratory for a musicology curriculum, and an extracurricular activity.

Assessment Assignments: 20%
* Examination (1 hour): 10%
* Performance: 20%
* Essay (4000 words): 50%