Performance

The tradition chosen should relate to the same geographical region as a student’s major regional music course.

It is the student’s responsibility to elect both the tradition and an appropriate teacher, and to arrange regular lessons throughout the academic session; all choices must be approved by the Performance Convenor, and reimbursement for lessons will be made up to a financial limit agreed at the beginning of the academic session.

Recent students have learnt mbira, tabla, congas, guqin, koto, ’ud, sitar, saz, Ewe drumming, Yoruba singing, Persian singing, klezmer, and others. Students are expected to keep a Learning Diary.

Objectives and learning outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will

• Develop performance skills on the chosen instrument /vocal style to a high standard. To develop physical dexterity and control (technical mastery of the instrument/voice), together with the necessary powers of sustained concentration and focus.
• Develop awareness of the basic compositional principles of the music in question.
• Develop familiarity with the repertoire.
• Be aware of and be able to reproduce the appropriate performance style.
• Develop awareness and understanding of the cultural conventions and symbolic meanings associated with the repertoire, instruments and genres studied.

Workload

• One hour seminar fortnightly
• Music lessons with external teacher
• Personal practice time

Method of assessment

• 3,000-word self-reflective portfolio (worth 40% of marks)
• 10 to 15-minute oral examination (worth 10%)
• Performance exam (worth 50%)

Disclaimer

Important notice regarding changes to programmes and modules.