Within this course graduate students will be provided with opportunities to develop advanced professional skills in music performance, of a level appropriate for a professional public recital. Each Graduate Performance course will require students to demonstrate an increasing proficiency in both solo and ensemble music performance. Styles covered can include classical, jazz, contemporary and folk/world music. Learning and teaching activities will include lectures, small group teaching and ensemble work. Students will be able to access one-to-one tuition, master classes or conferences with School of Music Staff or through a Performance Development Allowance.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. demonstrate a high level of accomplishment and command of instrumental/vocal technique and attention to a professional level of performance accuracy.

2. demonstrate a high degree of control and subtlety of musical expression and awareness of musical textures, structure, style, character and emotional intent of the music being performed.

3. communicate the music to an audience with an emphasis on the artistic outcome, especially expression of an original voice including the establishment of an individual style.

4. propose a research question and explore the question leading to a performance outcome of a high standard, and explain this process and outcome both orally and in writing.

Technical / repertoire or recital assessment appropriate to genre (50%) [Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3]

Ensemble performance assessment (20%) [Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3]

Performance forum assessment (20%) [Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3]

Exegesis of 1000 words (10%) [Learning Outcome 4]

5.5 contact hours per week:

• 90 minute PDA activity: instrumental / vocal instruction or other approved activity
• Two hour performance ensemble
• Two hour performance forum

14.5 hours of private study per week.

Prerequisite: completion of MUSI3002 Performance 6 with a mark of at least 65, or audition at equivalent level.

See Requisite Statement.