James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2002

MU2401:06

Performing Music 2

Townsville

HECS Band 1

26 hours lectures, 26 hours seminars, 26 hours practicals. Full year.

Staff: Mr R Daniel, Mr D Sudmalis.

Students in this subject will build on the training undertaken in Performing Music 1 and continue to develop advanced skills in their chosen areas of specialisation. They will further enhance their aural skills, participate in the choir and undertake the study of a variety of keyboard skills.

Learning Objectives:

  1. develop and enhance skills in either composition, instrumental or vocal performance, musicology or music technology in a variety of contexts;
  2. develop and enhance verbal and written skills in a variety of music contexts;
  3. increase aural awareness skills of perception, analysis, identification and synthesis;
  4. attain a basic understanding of and skills in keyboard fundamentals.

Assessment by approved elective tasks (75%); aural training (25%). Keyboard skills and choir is assessed as either satisfactory or unsatisfactory.