Historical Performance Principal Study

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Historical Performance Principal Study units

Historical Performance principal study requirements applies to students in the following degrees. Specific requirements are listed in the relevant HP enrolment pattern.
(a) BMusic (Performance):
(i) 72 credit points in Historical Performance 1-2; 3-8 (extended).
(b) BMusic/BAdvanced Studies (Performance):
(i) 72 credit points in Historical Performance 1-2; 3-8 (extended).
(c) BMusic (Music Education):
(i) 24 credit points in Historical Performance 1-4.
(d) Diploma of Music:
(i) 24 credit points in Historical Performance 1-4.
EMUS1611 Historical Performance 1

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Daniel Yeadon Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr lesson/week, 1 x 2hr performance workshop/week Assessment: Teacher Grade (100%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Students will explore repertoire appropriate to their individual development. There will be an emphasis on the development of technical skills, musical expression and knowledge of historical performing practices. Students will gain experience in performance and presentation through the performance workshop where they will also learn from reflecting on their own and their peers' work. On completion of this unit students should be able to demonstrate musical and technical skills that will prepare their instrumental studies at higher levels.
EMUS1612 Historical Performance 2

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Daniel Yeadon Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr lesson/week, 1 x 2hr performance workshop/week Prerequisites: EMUS1611 Assessment: 1 x 15min jury exam (50%), teacher grade (50%). Students must pass both assessments Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Students will acquire skills in choosing and formulating repertoire that will support their technical development. This semester focuses on improving musical expression through repertoire choice. On completion of this unit students should be able to demonstrate sound musical and technical skills that will underpin their instrumental studies at higher levels.
EMUS2613 Historical Performance 3

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Daniel Yeadon Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 9 x 1hr lessons/semester, 3 master classes/semester, 1 x 2hr performance workshop/week Prerequisites: EMUS1612 Assessment: Teacher Grade (100%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
In this unit students will negotiate with their teacher a programme of study that will support their musical development. Students work in close collaboration with each other and gain experience of peer learning and creative expression through performance workshops. They will have opportunities to perform in performance workshop and develop their performance analytic skill through critique of peers in the class. On completion of this unit students should be able to demonstrate technical competence, fluency and some interpretative distinctiveness.
EMUS2614 Historical Performance 4

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Daniel Yeadon Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 9 x 1hr lessons/semester, 3 master classes/semester, 1 x 2hr performance workshop/week Prerequisites: EMUS2613 Assessment: 1 x 15min jury exam (80%), teacher grade (20%). Students must pass both assessments Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Students at this level will be working closely with their teachers to prepare performance for jury assessment. They will gain experience in preparing for a sustained performance and further develop their critical capacities in performance workshop. On completion of this unit students should be able to perform with sound technical competence, fluency and some interpretative distinctiveness.
EMUS2213 Historical Performance 3 (Extended)

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Daniel Yeadon Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr lesson/week, 1 x 2hr performance workshop/week Prerequisites: EMUS1612 Assessment: teacher grade (100%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
In this unit students will negotiate with their teacher a programme of study that will support their musical development. Students work in close collaboration with each other and gain experience of peer learning and creative expression through performance workshops. They will have opportunities to perform in performance workshop and develop their performance analytical skill through critique of peers in class. On completion of this unit students should be able to demonstrate technical competence, fluency and some interpretative distinctiveness.
EMUS2214 Historical Performance 4 (Extended)

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Daniel Yeadon Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr lesson/week, 1 x 2hr performance workshop/week Prerequisites: EMUS2213 Assessment: 1 x 25min jury exam (80%), teacher grade (20%). Students must pass both assessments Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Students at this level will be working closely with their teachers to prepare performance for jury assessment. They will gain experience in preparing for a sustained performance and further develop their critical capacities in performance workshop. On completion of this unit students should be able to perform with sound technical competence, fluency and some interpretative distinctiveness.
EMUS3615 Historical Performance 5

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Daniel Yeadon Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 9 x 1hr lessons/semester, 3 master classes/semester, 1 x 2hr performance workshop/week Prerequisites: EMUS2614 Assessment: Teacher Grade (100%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
In this unit students will continue to refine their instrumental foundation, build musical and artistic skills and the attributes essential to a flexible and broad engagement with musical performance. They will attend individual lessons, performance workshop. On completion of this unit students should be able to demonstrate progress in technical achievement, awareness of stylistic diversity, and a sense of their individual creativity.
EMUS3616 Historical Performance 6

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Daniel Yeadon Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 9 x 1hr lessons/semester, 3 master classes/semester, 1 x 2hr performance workshop/week Prerequisites: EMUS3615 Assessment: 1 x 20min jury exam (80%), teacher grade (20%). Students must pass both assessments Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Early in the semester students will discuss with the teacher the programme and the suitability of repertoire for their individual presentation. They will be supported through opportunities to present aspects of their recital work during performance workshop. On completion of this unit students should be able to perform with sound technical facility, awareness of stylistic diversity, and a sense of their individual creativity.
EMUS3215 Historical Performance 5 (Extended)

Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Daniel Yeadon Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr lesson/week, 1 x 2hr performance workshop/week or unit specific classes Prerequisites: EMUS2214 Assessment: Teacher grade (50%), Unit assessment including at least 2 performances at Performance Workshop (50%). Students must pass both assessments. Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Students in this unit will continue to refine their instrumental foundation, build musical and artistic skills and the attributes essential to a flexible and broad engagement with musical performance. On completion of this unit students should be able to demonstrate progress in technical achievement, awareness of stylistic diversity, and a sense of their individual creativity.
EMUS3216 Historical Performance 6 (Extended)

Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Daniel Yeadon Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr lesson/week, 1 x 2hr performance workshop/week or unit specific classes, including at least 2 performances in the Performance Workshop Prerequisites: EMUS3215 Assessment: 1 x 40min public recital at junior level (80%), Teacher Grade (20%). Students must pass both assessments. Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Note: Recital Preparation 1, 2 or 3 must be taken by students who wish to use the Collaborative Piano staff for their public recital.
This semester will involve an early discussion with the teacher regarding the programme and the suitability of repertoire for the student's individual presentation. Students will be supported through opportunities to present aspects of their recital work during performance workshop. On completion of this unit students should be able to perform a public recital demonstrating sound analytical, harmonic, stylistic, technical, interpretive and musical awareness in their specific recital repertoire.
EMUS4217 Historical Performance 7 (Extended)

Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Daniel Yeadon Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr lesson/week, 1 x 2hr performance workshop/week or unit specific classes Prerequisites: EMUS3216 Assessment: Teacher grade (50%), Unit assessment including at least 2 performances at Performance Workshop (50%). Students must pass both assessments. Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This unit comes prior to the final recital requirements of Principal Study 8. Students should use this unit to reflect on previous instrumental strengths and weaknesses, determine a recital programme that will enable them to demonstrate their musical proficiency, creativity, artistry and mastery of their instrument/voice and specific musical genres. Students work in close relation to their teachers and participate in performance workshop. On completion of this unit the students should be able to perform with considerable technical facility, awareness of stylistic diversity, and a sense of their individual creativity.
EMUS4218 Historical Performance 8 (Extended)

Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Daniel Yeadon Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1 x 1hr lesson/week, 1 x 2hr performance workshop/week or unit specific classes, including at least 2 performances in the Performance Workshop Prerequisites: EMUS4217 Assessment: 1 x 50min public recital at senior level (80%), Teacher Grade (20%). Students must pass both assessments. Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Note: Recital Preparation 1, 2 or 3 must be taken by students who wish to use the Collaborative Piano staff for their public recital.
In this unit, students prepare for their final recital programme. Students will present a public senior recital that will be assessed by a panel. They will undertake individual lessons that will focus on their artistic and technical performance preparation. On completion of this unit students should be able to perform a public recital with high levels of musical and interpretive awareness, technical facility, an interest and involvement in the art form, and a display of flair, creativity and empathy with other performers.