MUS4030

Special project: practical study

A de Quadros

24 points
* First and second semester
* Clayton
* Prerequisite: credit in chief practical study examination of MUS3990.

Objectives Upon successful completion of this subject students should have developed a high level of performance and programming skills and knowledge of style through presentation of an extended recital and program booklet and organising a successful performance event.

Synopsis The aim of the subject is to develop performance and programming skills and knowledge of style through presentation of an extended recital and program booklet and organising a successful performance event. The student is required to prepare and present an extended (40- 45 minute) concert recital, the works of which have been chosen in consultation with a supervisor for their unity of intellectual purpose. The student is expected to organise the concert and write critical program annotations which explains the choice of program and shows originality of thought and knowledge of the relevant scholarly publications. In addition, students are required to participate in orchestral, choral and chamber ensembles as directed.

Assessment Written (3000 words): 30%
* Performance: 70%