Course overview
Students undertake intensive 1:1 tuition in their chosen instrument (11 hours per semester). Students must enrol in the relevant tuition class for their specialisation. Through the study of appropriate repertoire and technical exercises, students will develop their individual technical and musical potential, together with a sound understanding of interpretive principles and performance skills. Students are also expected to undertake a minimum of 10 hours per week of structured individual practice as designated by their instrumental teacher including repertoire study and a wide variety of technical exercises relevant to the student's chosen instrument.
Through the Performance Classes, students will be given the opportunity to develop a range of preparation and performance practice skills. Through the Technique and Repertoire Classes, students will develop a range of skills and approaches which will aid their technical development, and will be given the opportunity to present, perform, and discuss their current repertoire with fellow students as 'work in progress'. Students are expected to further their development of their specialisation in Classical Performance 1B in advance of that achieved in Classical Performance 1A.
Course learning outcomes
- Through the study of appropriate repertoire and technical exercises, students will develop their individual technical and musical potential, together with a sound understanding of interpretive principles and performance skills. Students are also expected to undertake a minimum of 10 hours per week of structured individual practice as designated by their instrumental teacher including repertoire study and a wide variety of technical exercises relevant to the student's chosen instrument. The study of Classical Performance 1B contributes to the broader music curriculum for the degree programs through building a strong technical foundation, improving knowledge and understanding of a wide variety of repertoire and through a commitment to learning the required skills for the music profession.Exhibit technical and musical skills that, through accuracy, fluency and stylistic awareness, illustrate a strong and maturing conceptual and interpretative understanding of the student's instrument and chosen repertoire.
- Exhibit effective practising strategies which arise from independent, imaginative and creative approaches to problem solving including the use of contemporary technologies
- Manifest critical understanding of the performance standards required for professional endeavour and an ability to assess one's own performances and those of fellow musicians
- Exhibit skills in performance etiquette, communication and interaction with an audience.
- Exhibit curiosity, self-awareness and problem-solving skills that will enable continuous learning and growth.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 23546
Section PF01
Size 10
Available 10
Notes:
Class number 23545
Section PF02
Size 10
Available 10
Notes:
Class number 25543
Section SE01
Size 10
Available 10
Notes:
Class number 23553
Section WS01
Size 10
Available 10
Notes:
Class number 23552
Section WS02
Size 10
Available 10
Notes:
Class number 23551
Section WS03
Size 10
Available 10
Notes:
Class number 23550
Section WS04
Size 10
Available 10
Notes:
Class number 23549
Section WS05
Size 10
Available 10
Notes:
Class number 23548
Section WS06
Size 10
Available 10
Notes:
Class number 23547
Section WS07
Size 10
Available 10
Notes:
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 53513
Section PF01
Size 100
Available 100
Notes:
Class number 53512
Section PF02
Size 50
Available 50
Notes:
Class number 53504
Section SE01
Size 25
Available 25
Notes:
Class number 53511
Section WS01
Size 20
Available 20
Notes:
Class number 53510
Section WS02
Size 20
Available 20
Notes:
Class number 53509
Section WS03
Size 20
Available 20
Notes:
Class number 53508
Section WS04
Size 20
Available 20
Notes:
Class number 53507
Section WS05
Size 20
Available 20
Notes:
Class number 53506
Section WS06
Size 20
Available 20
Notes:
Class number 53505
Section WS07
Size 20
Available 20
Notes:
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