Details for Music Performance

This subject is highly practical, involving constructive peer feedback and weekly in-class concerts. Students will perform solo and in ensembles, across a wide range of genres. Focus will also be given to key performance techniques including audience perception, performance stress, and holistic preparation.

Quick Info

Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
Course code: MUS230
Credit points: 10
Subject coordinator: Daniel Thornton

Awards offering Music Performance

This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:

Unit Content

Curriculum Objective

This course unit provides an introduction to Biblical and Theological foundations of worship alongside an examination of contemporary Christian expressions of worship.

Outcomes

Appraise musical performances;
Diagnose an audience’s engagement with and appreciation of performances;
Organise effective performance preparations and rehearsals;
Employ appropriate exercises to extend technique ;
Prepare and perform pieces that extend student’s repertoire.

Subject Content

The nature of performing, and the performer
Evaluating performances
- Criteria
- Biases
- 360 degree
Performance craft
Performance preparation
- Choosing repertoire
- Rehearsing
- Time-frame
Performance organisation
- Pre and post
- Communication
- Logistics
- People/Relationships
Negotiating, contracts, and invoicing
Lessons, mentors, and peers

This course may be offered in the following formats

Face to Face (onsite)
Distance/E-learning (online)
Intensive (One week: 7 hours per day for 5 days = 35 class hours + approx 85 hours out of class time for research, writing, exam preparation and execution, ancillary activities associated with completion of assigned tasks)

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

Performance Reviews (35%)
Rehearsals (15%)
Performance(s) (50%)

Prescribed Text

Primary readings provided