Module Details
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Title Classical Performance 2A
Code MUSI201
Coordinator Miss RK Minton
Music
Ruth.Minton@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2021-22 Level 5 FHEQ First Semester 15

Aims

1. To increase awareness of, and ability to make judgements on, matters of intonation.
2. To equip students with the appropriate skills to be able to hear tempered intervals and to be able to justify the decisions necessary in their use.
3. To develop the ability to discern such intervals.
4. To develop understanding of the theory involved in tuning decisions.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Students will develop critical faculties and acuity of hearing

(LO2) Students will develop control and critical faculties on matters of intonation

(LO3) Students will develop control of their own intonation while playing/singing

(LO4) Students will communicate an understanding and knowledge of temperament and tuning systems.

(S1) Problem solving/ critical thinking/ creativity analysing facts and situations and applying creative thinking to develop appropriate solutions.

(S2) Self-management readiness to accept responsibility (i.e. leadership), flexibility, resilience, self-starting, initiative, integrity, willingness to take risks, appropriate assertiveness, time management, readiness to improve own performance based on feedback/reflective learning

(S3) Communication skills.

Syllabus
 

The syllabus consists of two strands, each of which are organised around the needs and prior experience of students. Individual lessons will develop students' technical skills on their own instrument through an appropriate choice of repertoire. Group sessions/online activities and the use of technology will develop students' listening skills through hands-on experience of tuning and pitching work.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Practical
Description: One-to-one instrumental/vocal lessons

Teaching Method 2 - Seminar
Description: Hands-on workshops which may involve student performance

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours   24

       6

 30
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 120
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Pitching exam There is a resit opportunity. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule: Semester 1  Untimed    50       
Tuning presentation (10mins) and Q&A (5mins) There is a resit opportunity. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule: Semester 1  15 minutes    50       

Recommended Texts
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