MUSC304 to MUSC330

MUSC304 Choir Training Practicum A                                                                                                   5 cp

MUSC325 Choir Training Practicum B                                                                                                   5 cp

Prerequisites MUSC207 Choral Conducting 2 and MUSC204 Campus Choir 2

Co-requisite MUSC307 Choral Conducting 3

Teaching Organisation The student is required to direct a choir external to the University. This may be a church, school or community choir, or may be a group formed to travel to locations as required. The choir must rehearse under the direction of the student for at least 2 hours per week over 2 semesters, or equivalent.

The choral-training practicum provides experience in choral direction of a choir external to the University, and integrates the skills acquired in previous Choral Conducting units and in the Campus Choir.

Continuing membership of and satisfactory participation in the activities of the Campus Choir over a period of two semesters provides additional experience in ensemble and skills, and exposure to further repertoire. Activities include weekly rehearsals, and at least one major performance each semester, as well as occasional liturgies or performances at University functions.

MUSC307 Choral Conducting 3A                                                                                                            5 cp

MUSC326 Choral Conducting 3B                                                                                                            5 cp

Prerequisites MUSC207 Choral Conducting 2 plus MUSC204 Campus Choir 2

Teaching Organisation: Weekly 1.5–hour workshop, over 2 semesters, or equivalent.

An advanced study of the art and techniques of choral direction, involving a workshop over two semesters in choral training and conducting techniques and accompaniment, applied to standard choral repertoire representing various styles and forms. This unit is designed to be undertaken alongside MUSC323 choral training practicum, and provides a forum for discussing choir management and planning issues that arise in the practicum.

MUSC315 Practical Study 3A: Harpsichord                                                                                           10 cp

MUSC327 Practical Study 3B: Harpsichord                                                                                           10 cp

Prerequisites A result of CR (Credit) or above in MUSC215 Practical Study 2A: Harpsichord

Teaching Organisation: Weekly individual harpsichord lesson of 40 minutes, over two semesters; weekly performance practice class of 2 hours over 18 weeks; and either weekly workshop in pedagogy of 1 hour over 1 semester or weekly workshop in keyboard musicianship skills.

An advanced study in harpsichord performance and either a study of applied musicianship skills or a study of keyboard pedagogy.

MUSC316 Practical Study 3A: Organ                                                                                                    10 cp

MUSC330 Practical Study B: Organ                                                                                                      10 cp

Prerequisites A result of CR (Credit) or above in MUSC216 Practical Study 2A: Organ

Teaching Organisation Weekly individual organ lesson of 40 minutes, over two semesters; weekly performance practice class of 2 hours over 18 weeks; and either weekly workshop in keyboard pedagogy of 1 hour over 1semester; or Weekly workshop in keyboard musicianship skills of 1 hour over 1 semester.

An advanced study in organ performance and either a study of applied musicianship skills or a study of keyboard pedagogy.

MUSC317 Practical Study 3A: Piano                                                                                                    10 cp

MUSC328 Practical Study 3B: Piano                                                                                                    10 cp

Prerequisites A result of CR (Credit) or above in MUSC217 Practical Study 2A: Piano

Teaching Organisation: Weekly individual piano lesson of 40 minutes, over two semesters; weekly performance practice class of 2 hours, over 18 weeks; and either Weekly workshop in keyboard pedagogy of 1 hour over 1 semester; or weekly workshop in Ensemble and Accompaniment of 1 hour over 1 semester.

An advanced study in solo piano performance and either a study of the art of accompaniment or a study of keyboard pedagogy.

MUSC318 Practical Study 3A: Vocal                                                                                                     10 cp

MUSC329 Practical Study 3B: Vocal                                                                                                     10 cp

Prerequisites A result of CR (Credit) or above in MUSC218 Practical Study 2A: Vocal

Teaching Organisation Weekly individual vocal lesson of 40 minutes, over two semesters; weekly 1-hour workshop for one semester either in solo vocal ensemble skills or vocal pedagogy; weekly performance practice class of 2 hours for 18 weeks; and weekly pedagogy of 1 hour over 1 semester

An advanced study in vocal performance and either a study of vocal pedagogy or a study of vocal performance in ensemble of one voice per part.

Repertoire to be chosen from the following areas: (1) lieder: a major song cycle (or part thereof), or a contrasting group of songs from Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, Franz, Wolf, Strauss, Reger, Mahler, Liszt, Wagner, Loewe, Rubinstein, Pfitzner and Marx, (2) opera: Arias from the works of 17th to 20th century composers, (3) oratorio: arias from the works of 17th to 20th century composers or arias from Bach cantatas, (4) French: selections from the works of Gounod, Debussy, Berlioz, Duparc, Poulenc, Ravel, Faure and Chausson, (5) art song: 20th–century art song from any country sung in English or the original language. Training in vocal ensemble skills (one voice to a part); or a study of vocal pedagogy, including workshops in practical teaching, the physiology of the voice, the diagnosis and correction of problems in voice production, an overview of pedagogical materials for use in one–to–one and group teaching, a consideration of various styles and approaches to sight–singing and the preparation of students for performance.

MUSC323 Music Language Studies 5                                                                                                   10 cp

Prerequisites MUSC224 Music Language Studies 4

Recommended Co-requisite MUSC230 History of Music: Since circa 1900

Teaching Organisation 3 hours per week for 12 weeks or equivalent.

A study of 20th century music language with a focus on contemporary writing techniques and vocal and instrumental scoring.

MUSC324 Music Language Studies 6                                                                                                   10 cp

Prerequisites MUSC323 Music Language Studies 5

Teaching Organisation 3 hours per week for 12 weeks or equivalent.

This unit allows for more detailed study of compositional techniques selected by the student in conjunction with the lecturer.