MUSIC120-20B (HAM)
Performance 1
15 Points
Staff
Convenor(s)
Stephanie Acraman
9367
IJ.1.02
stephanie.acraman@waikato.ac.nz
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Lecturer(s)
James Tennant
9368
IJ.1.01
james.tennant@waikato.ac.nz
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Katherine Austin
9366
IJ.1.03
katherine.austin@waikato.ac.nz
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Lara Hall
9370
IJ.3.01
lara.hall@waikato.ac.nz
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Luca Manghi
luca.manghi@waikato.ac.nz
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Stephanie Acraman
9367
IJ.1.02
stephanie.acraman@waikato.ac.nz
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Administrator(s)
Tutor(s)
Librarian(s)
You can contact staff by:
- Calling +64 7 838 4466 select option 1, then enter the extension.
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Extensions starting with 4, 5, 9 or 3 can also be direct dialled:
- For extensions starting with 4: dial +64 7 838 extension.
- For extensions starting with 5: dial +64 7 858 extension.
- For extensions starting with 9: dial +64 7 837 extension.
- For extensions starting with 3: dial +64 7 2620 + the last 3 digits of the extension e.g. 3123 = +64 7 262 0123.
Paper Description
Your instrumental tutor/lecturer formulates a special course of study designed according to your specific proficiencies and requirements. The course is taught through individual lessons, group studio classes including individual instrumental/voice classes and Performance Hour, choir and orchestra participation, experience in public performing, and the opportunity to attend concerts of professional musicians. Your progress and level of preparation are monitored at lessons, instrumental classes, Performance Hour sessions, end-of-trimester test and public performances. Experience in stage management and ushering is also part of the course.
A successful pass in this course enables entry into MUSIC218 for the following year, or trimester, in the area that has been studied.
Paper Structure
Lessons:
NB - Classes will be taking place in person in the first week of B trimester, on campus in workshop style.
50min weekly lesson times will be arranged with your individual tutor/lecture. Students will receive a maximum of 12 lessons per semester. In some cases teachers will give some of your lesson time in shared classes. You must attend these classes as well as your lessons. Note that some individual instrumental lessons may take place off campus.
Instrumental/Voice Class: Times will be arranged at the beginning of the semester. Attendance is compulsory.
Compulsory requirement: ALL students enrolled in the BMus performance programme MUST join the University Chamber Choir or the University Orchestra. Attendance at all rehearsals and performances by the orchestra or choir as appropriate is compulsory. Failure to fulfil this requirement will constitute a failure to complete the requirements of this course. Attendance rolls will be kept by the choir and orchestra directors. Failure to attend this course will also prohibit enrolment for credit in Choir or Orchestra (MUSIC227) in the 2nd year of study.
Performance Hour: You are required to attend these sessions, contribute to the discussions, and perform regularly (1-2 times per trimester) as directed by your performance teacher. All students are rostered to give a short performance at least once per semester, and information on when you are required to do so is in the Google Calendar “Music Student Information Calendar”. To sign up for further performances at performance hour and selected other university performances, use the ‘Friday Performance Class and Resthome booking’ calendar. If you have been signed up by staff members to perform in other concerts, this can be viewed in the ‘Music Student Information Calendar. To have these calendars added to your account, please email either your university or a gmail email address to an administrator. Note any work presented in Performance hour must have been already performed in an instrumental class. Experience in stage management and ushering is also part of the course, students will be rostered to usher or stage manage Conservatorium events at the Academy of Performing Arts.
CONCERT ATTENDANCE
Students studying music are reminded of the importance of attending concerts. In particular, all music students are expected to attend:
- Wednesday Lunchtime Recital Series in the Concert Chamber
- Hamilton Chamber Music Society programme
- New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
- All other Conservatorium of Music events, seminars, masterclasses and concerts
Radio NZ Concert provides a wide repertoire of recorded Western music as well as many interesting talks on musical matters (91.4MHz)
NB For off-shore students affected by the COVID-19 situation the following arrangements are in place:
Lessons will be commenced when students arrive to Waikato, and a study plan will be set in place in order to help the student catch up on any work missed. Students should be in contact with their teacher, and Convenor of the course to discuss how they may commence studies whilst away from the Waikato campus.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:
Assessment
Students will be given individual final performance assessment times scheduled between October 26-November 7, 2020. Vocal Stream exams will fall on Nov 3 - 6, 2020 and Instrumental exams will fall on October 26 - Nov 7.
Progress Assessments (60%)
Assessments cover achievement in the following areas:
Class and lesson involvement and engagement
Preparation, memorisation of set work
Achievement in language classes (Classical Vocal Stream)
Writing of programme notes when required
Engagement in, and preparation for Masterclasses
Learning of works, and preparation for one-on-one lessons
Organisational skills and time management in regards to coursework
Technical achievement
Punctuality, and attendance during class times
Final Assessment (40%)
You must present a programme of works displaying the variety and extent of your techniques, and performance capabilities. The programme for the recital will be set by your instrumental/vocal tutor. It is compulsory to include a New Zealand work in your repertoire. This piece can be performed as part of the programme for assessment in either the MUSIC118 or MUSIC120 exam. Your recital should last a total of up to 30 minutes (Instrumental) and 25 minutes (Vocal). You are also required to present programme notes, and copies of your music to the adjudicators for your recital.
You will be graded on technical achievement, musical understanding, and presentation. The following qualities will be examined in order to ascertain technical achievement; posture, breath control, tone quality, rhythmic understanding, intonation, understanding and execution of technique as appropriate to the works being performed (ie appropriate bowing technique, shifting). The Vocal Stream will also be assessed on diction of works, in English, and any other languages performed.
Final performance assessment content: Programme and length must be presented exactly as instructed and can only be changed by agreement with your tutor/lecturer.
Final performance assessment dates: Students will be given individual final performance assessment times scheduled between October 26 - November 7, 2020. Vocal Stream exams will fall on November 3 - 6, and Instrumental exams will fall on October 26 - November 7.
Assessment Components
The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam.
Required and Recommended Readings
Required Readings
Required readings for this course will include works that the lecturer, or instrument teacher provides to the student, either individually or as a group.
This will include music that is studied for the various examinations, and any research materials suggested by the lecturer or instrumental teacher that pertains directly to the works studied.
Online Support
Please make use of the aforementioned Google calendars for:
- Information pertaining to the scheduling of all concerts and events
- Rostering oneself for Rest home concerts and Performance hours
- Arranging accompaniment time with the University Acccompanist
Workload
Linkages to Other Papers
Prerequisite(s)
Prerequisite papers: MUSIC118 or MUSI118
Restriction(s)
Restricted papers: MUSI120