| Unit name | Solo Performance |
|---|---|
| Unit code | MUSIM0049 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Scott |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
High skill level in musical performance, evidenced in the student’s undergraduate studies by passing MUSI10058, 20058, 30061 or 30066. |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
The unit is only available to students on the Bristol Music with Innovation (MArts) four-year programme. |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
| School/department | Department of Music |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This unit is for suitably-qualified students who wish to offer solo performance as an element within their MA studies, although they are not on the MA in Music (performance pathway). Through a variety of teaching contexts, including individual instrumental or vocal lessons, it aims to develop technical and interpretive abilities to a high level, sufficient to carry off a public solo recital at MA level. Challenging repertoire will be examined alongside appropriate stylistic considerations for its presentation (including an awareness of historically-informed styles of performance).
On successfully completing this unit, a student will demonstrate their ability to:
1. Develop and display technical fluency and interpretative insight beyond the level attained at final year undergraduate level
2. prepare and present a 25 minute public recital with confidence and professionalism
3. Perform collaboratively with an accompanist or duet partner at a high level
Weekly departmental concerts, demonstrating good practice to the students.
Participation in departmentally-run choirs or ensembles (Symphony Orchestra, University Singers, or Choral Society)
One-to-one lessons over the year (20 hours) with an approved instrumental or vocal teacher
Assessed 25 minute public recital, including an accompanist or (for a portion of the recital) a duet partner or (for jazz musicians) a band. ILOs 1-3; 100%
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. MUSIM0049).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the University Workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The assessment methods listed in this unit specification are designed to enable students to demonstrate the named learning outcomes (LOs). Where a disability prevents a student from undertaking a specific method of assessment, schools will make reasonable adjustments to support a student to demonstrate the LO by an alternative method or with additional resources.
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. For appropriate assessments, if you have self-certificated your absence, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (for assessments at the end of TB1 and TB2 this is usually in the next re-assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any exceptional circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
