MUSCLASS 3301 - Classical Performance Advanced 3B
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2024
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code MUSCLASS 3301 Course Classical Performance Advanced 3B Coordinating Unit Elder Conservatorium of Music Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites Outstanding achievement at Level II Classical Performance Incompatible MUSCLASS 3071, MUSCLASS 3100B Restrictions Available to BMus students only with approval of Course Coordinator Assessment Performance exam (35 minutes) 60%, Completed portfolio 10%, Technique and repertoire 20%, Performance class 10% Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Elizabeth Layton
Dr Elizabeth Layton
LG25 Elder Building
+61 8313 3600
elizabeth.layton@adelaide.edu.auCourse Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1.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.
2.Exhibit effective practising strategies which arise from independent, imaginative and creative approaches to problem solving including the use of contemporary technologies
3.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
4.Exhibit skills in performance etiquette, communication and interaction with an audience.
5.Exhibit curiosity, self-awareness and problem-solving skills that will enable continuous learning and growth.
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1,3,5 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
2,3,5 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
4 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
4,5 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
3,5 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
As appropriate for practical specialisation:
1. Scores of repertoire prescribed by instrumental teacher (Elder Music Library houses an excellent collection of scores available for loan to students). Original copies of the music must be used for examinations.
2. Technical workbooks as required by instrumental teacher for your specific instrument specialisation.
3. Engagement of the services of a professional accompanist for lessons (where required), performance examinations and other performances.
4. A good quality recording device to record practice and performances on a regular basis.
5. Metronome, tuner, pencil & eraser, ear plugs - as neededRecommended Resources
Regular listening to a variety of performances is recommended. Students can listen to works through the library's Naxos subscription (see library catalogue, search using Naxos as the title and limit search to ‘electronic resources’. You will be prompted to enter your uni ID number and password to access the Naxos catalogue). There is a wealth of material available for listening (but not downloading). The link to the Naxos catalogue is In the Music Resources Guide:
http://libguides.adelaide.edu.au/music - you will find links to both Naxos and Naxos Jazz under “Quick Links” on the left side of the page.
The Music Resources Guide contains quick links to key music databases for scholarly research and online listening. It also contains links to websites of publicly available online scores, collected editions, and professional associations. Here too you can find a regularly updated list of new books, scores, CDs and DVDs available in the Elder Music Library.
http://libguides.adelaide.edu.au/music
Music Online: Access to online music from library’s other Music Database (Music Online – incorporating Classical Music Library, Jazz Music Library, American Song, Contemporary World Music and Smithsonian Global Sound for Libraries) is now integrated in Library Search – just type the work you require into the general Library Search box and narrow down appropriately. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Individual tuition lies at the core of developing advanced performing skills. The instrumental teacher monitors each student’s progress, diagnoses technical problems and suggests strategies for independent practice. The Technique & Repertoire class is managed by the relevant Head of Study and focuses on relevant technical and musical issues pertaining to the family of instruments. The Performance Class provides performance opportunities for each student. As part of each student’s engagement with their peers, students are expected to make critical comments about performances of peers in the Performance Class, as well as about their own performances. Students are also expected to maintain a written journal.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Individual 1:1 tuition - 1 hour per week
14 hours per semester
In addition to the required contact hours, students are expected to prepare and practise all repertoire, technical exercises and other material assigned by their instrumental teacher for minimum of 10 hours per week for 12 weeks. These structured learning skills prepare the student for ensuring that the material set for 1:1 lessons is prepared. Students should note however, that the demands of the music profession are such that considerably more time should be spent in private instrumental practice.
120 hours per semester
Performance Class: 12 hours per semester
Technique & Repertoire Class: 14 hours per semesterLearning Activities Summary
Each component will have its own schedule of lessons, classes and topics to be covered as applicable to the particular aspect of the activity being undertaken. Students will be advised in advance of repertoire to be studied, and of the topics to be included as relevant for the various specialisations.
Individual Tuition
14 hours per semester, students are expected to be punctual and prepared for each lesson. The expectation is for students to develop private structured learning.
Students are expected to maintain 100% attendance at one to one lessons. See below for penalties.
Lessons should not be scheduled at times that conflict with any other required classes.
At each lesson, both the staff member and the student must sign the roll sheet, indicating the date and length of the lesson.
Should a student be absent without notice, the roll sheet must be signed by the staff member with an appropriate comment. The Head of Studies should be notified (preferably by email) within 48 hours. The teacher will be under no obligation to make up this lesson.
Where either the teacher or the student is unable to attend at a previously arranged time, at least 24 hours’ notice must be given and an alternative time negotiated.
Bachelor of Music students may need to be available outside the formally designated teaching weeks in order to accommodate the full quota of lessons.
Students are expected to research the background of the composer and pieces being studied.
Independent Practice
Students prepare and practise all repertoire, technical exercises and other material assigned by their instrumental teacher
Performance Class
Up to 12 hours of classes per semester
Students are expected to perform at least once each semester and will be assessed on this performance
Technique and Repertoire
Up to 14 hours of classes each semester
Students are expected to perform regularly in various contexts of solo repertoire, mock orchestral auditions and other designated repertoire
Students will prepare for a technical assessment at the end of each semester. The technical work will be provided at the beginning of the academic year
Students are expected to develop a professional portfolio containing for example, a curriculum vitae, a biography, and program notes on repertoire.Specific Course Requirements
Students are expected to maintain 100% attendance at one to one lessons. Penalties apply if attendance requirement is not met.
At each lesson, both the staff member and the student must sign the roll sheet, indicating the date and length of the lesson.
Bachelor of Music students may need to be available outside the formally designated teaching weeks in order to accommodate the full quota of lessons.
Students are expected to research the background of the composer and pieces being studied.
Students may need to regularly book practice facilities in order to meet the requirements of this course.
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Related Requirements
LEAVE APPLICATIONS
Leave applications may be made following the steps below;
Step 1: OBTAIN APPROVAL / NOTIFY STAFF
Depending on the leave required, obtain approval or notify the relevant staff member(s) and where appropriate, Head of Studies regarding your absence as soon as possible. Note that prior approval is required for any Professional Development Leave.
Step 2: VERIFYING ABSENCE
Check with the relevant staff member or Head of Studies to see whether verification or proof will be required. (Please note that this is usually essential.)
Step 3: ATTACHING CERTIFICATION
Attach any certification you have been asked to provide.
Step 4: MAKE COPIES
Keep copies of any relevant documentation for your records.
PENALTIES
Penalties apply for any unapproved absences as follows:
INDIVIDUAL LESSONS, TECHNIQUE and REPERTOIRE CLASSES and PERFORMANCE CLASSES
Absence - 5 (five) marks for each unapproved absence for lessons and classes.
Any unapproved absences from an individual instrumental/vocal lessons will result in a 5 (five) mark penalty for each unapproved absence. Any penalties will be applied to the final total performance mark for the year - ie. after all other assessments have been completed and calculated.
Arrival after the scheduled starting time or departure before the scheduled finishing time may, at the discretion of the relevant teacher or Head of Studies, be regarded as an unapproved absence.
Failure to notify the relevant instrumental teacher at least 24 hours in advance of an impending absence or late arrival will also be regarded as an unapproved absence. This penalty may be waived if the teacher or Head of Studies is convinced that extenuating circumstances were the cause of the absence or lateness. In such cases it is the student’s responsibility to show that extenuating circumstances are applicable.
The Conservatorium recognises that extenuating circumstances may occasionally affect a student’s ability to participate in a rehearsal, workshop, class, lecture, tutorial or performance. In such cases Leave may, upon application, be approved by the relevant staff member (this could be the Head of Studies, teacher, conductor, lecturer or course coordinator as appropriate).
Assessment Detail
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Due Weighting Learning Outcome
Performance Exam Summative 60%
(35 minutes) 1,2,3,4,5
Week 5 Program notes on Performance Exam 10% 1,2,3
Technique and Repertoire Summative 20% 1,2,3,4
Performance Class Summative 10% 1,2,3,4,5
Portfolio – non weighted required component Formative 0%
Submission
Program Notes on Performance Exam repertoire to be submitted to Head of Area by Week 10. Further details outlined in MyUni.
Technique Exam: Exam scheduled by Head of Area between weeks 10-12.
Performance Class: Individual students will be scheduled to perform once between weeks 7-12. Schedule will be posted on MyUni no later than week 5.
Performance Exam: Office will schedule individual exams in two week exam period.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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Policies & Guidelines
This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.
- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
- Copyright Compliance Policy
- Coursework Academic Programs Policy
- Elder Conservatorium of Music Noise Management Plan
- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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