Course Modules

Develop an understanding of the close relationship between musical performance and extramusical communication skills, reviewing and analysing the work of a range of artists and practitioners relevant to your area of interest.

You will enhance your perception of performance as communication. You are encouraged to explore an individual voice in the production of an original and engaging lecture recital presentation.

You will select an area of your own repertoire to research theoretically and in terms of its broader context. You will have the opportunity to organise and sustain in depth study and research of musical materials over a period of

This module builds on the previous module and is an opportunity to reflect on the specialist practice that exists within your own discipline. You will examine individual elements of performance as well as more innovative performance techniques, which must be

You will focus on developing your personal repertoire and produce a high standard in performance within that repertoire, demonstrating your technical and expressive maturity. You will showcase your skills as a practitioner by selecting either solo or ensemble, chamber or

Explore a range of community and professional performance contexts and the varied strategies that these demand of the player, singer or conductor. You will use the module criteria to evaluate observed approaches to programming and repertoire and be introduced to

You will identify an appropriate professional performance context and demonstrate the particular strategies it demands of the player, singer or conductor. You are encouraged to identify your own practice with the work of individual artists who are active in a

You will develop your knowledge of a variety of repertoire in the three main languages being studied, with weekly lectures in French, Italian and German. You will be encouraged to consider the qualities that are required in shaping vocal tone,

You will be introduced to the various approaches to performance you can use when communicating music to the listener. You will explore a variety of skills particular to your individual vocal style with tutors.

You will discover the importance of communicative performance and of an actively engaging relationship with the soloist. You will use a good standard of presentation in your assessment task.