2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

MUS5342M Concerto/Song-Cycle/Extended Work

30 creditsClass Size: 35

Module manager: Prof Michael Allis
Email: m.allis@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: 1 Oct to 30 Apr View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

On this module you will have 5 one-to-one lessons, 2 hours of coaching, 1 tutorial, plus the opportunity to get feedback on your chosen extended work in performance classes. Assessment will be via a 20-30-minute performance of an extended work of your choice (90%), supported by programme notes of c.750-1000 words (10%).

Objectives

The progressive development of instrumental or vocal technique and performance skills through study of a specific concerto, song-cycle or (where these are not appropriate), an equivalent extended work (e.g. suite, sonata, extended stage role, etc.) with piano accompaniment. The continued development of aural awareness, memorising skills as appropriate, and ensemble skills related to the specific nature of the repertoire. The professional development of academic writing skills for performers. On completion of the module, you should have developed a distinctive approach to a single extended work. You will have explored interpretative matters and issues of style and have an intellectually informed approach to performance. In the examination you should demonstrate fluency and technical reliability as an executant performer, strong and consistent communication of musical ideas, an awareness of long-term performing strategies appropriate to extended works, and convincing presentation as a performer. You should have well informed and insightful powers of self- and peer-review, and be able to frame comments on performances in a constructive manner. You should have acquired an enhanced degree of independence as a performer, which you should be able to apply distinctively in your future work. You will have experience of using recordings as an aid to the study of performance. You will be able to place your performances in a wider context through the writing of coherent and informative programme notes.

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:

1. Plan, perform and deliver an extended work, demonstrating an advanced level of interpretative skill and technical ability;

2. Apply intelligent and efficient self-review to enhance personal development;

3. Use a range of presentational strategies and contextual materials relevant to a performing context

Skills Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the module students will be able to:

4. Find solutions to a range of interpretative and technical challenges in performance

5. Demonstrate an ability to offer a creative vision through performance of one extended composition;

6. Display developed skills in musical communication;

Syllabus

Students take a course of instrumental or vocal lessons with a specialist teacher, focusing on one concerto, song-cycle or extended work (e.g. suite, sonata, extended stage role, as appropriate to a student’s specific repertoire interests) normally c.20-30 minutes. The specific repertoire to be studied is negotiated between the student, the instrumental teacher and the tutor, but at this level it is expected that the student will have clear ideas about repertoire and where teaching should be focused. Specific MMus performance classes will be devoted to feedback on early performances of the work chosen at the beginning of semester 2. Tutorials will be devoted to programme note writing, with a diagnostic test to help the development of academic writing skills for performers.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Practical	5	1.00	5.00
Seminar	7	2.00	14.00
Private study hours			281.00
Total Contact hours			19.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			300.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Specific performance classes, in addition to individual instrumental/vocal lessons, allow student progress to be monitored.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Assignment	Programme Notes 750-1000 words	10.00
Practical	Performance 20-30 mins	90.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 03/09/2024

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