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    Overview

    The development of specialised instrumental or voice skills in music through individual lessons, group learning, and workshops

    This paper develops the technical and interpretative skills of musicianship in order to build your foundation in preparation for your chosen field.

    Performing music to an audience, no matter the genre, is one of the most cherished forms of cultural communication. Whether you are taking this paper in preparation for the music industry or gaining more comfortability in a presentation setting for the world of business, communication, or law, this paper will help you level up your performance presentation skills and musicianship.

    About this paper

    Paper title Instrumental or Vocal Performance 1
    Subject Music
    EFTS 0.1500
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period Full Year (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,318.20
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Restriction
    MUSI 141, MUSI 146, PERF 102, PERF 103
    Schedule C
    Arts and Music
    Notes
    (i) Evidence of ability as a performer is required. Entry is by audition (see MusB degree regulations). (ii) May not be taken at the same time as MUSI 140 (except in the traditional or world music performance options). See website for list of instruments available.
    Eligibility

    Students are strongly advised to have taken or be currently studying MUSI191, or have the ability to read music to an intermediate level, and a basic understanding of music theory.

    An audition is required for entry to this paper - please contact the office at spa@otago.ac.nz for more information on the audition process or see the information on this page.

    Contact

    spa@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Dr Tessa Romano (Course Co-ordinator)

    Blair Professor Terence Dennis 

    Dr Heleen du Plessis 

    Tessa Petersen 

    Arlie McCormick 

    David Harrison 

    Bridget Telfer-Milne 

    Professor Henry Johnson

    Associate Professor Jennifer Cattermole

    Other casual tutoring staff.

    Teaching Arrangements

    One-on-one lesson: 13.5 hours per week for 26 weeks (or 1 h/ fortnight over 13 weeks

    Year-group workshop: 13.5 hours per week for 26 weeks (or 1 h/fortnight for over 13 weeks)

    Multi-level Workshop: 24 1-hour per week for 24 weeks (or equivalent for contemporary instruments)

    Textbooks

    Textbooks are not required for this paper. Resources and texts will be made available to students throughout the course of the paper where required.

    Course outline

    Please contact the School of Performing Arts Office for a copy of the most recent course outline.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Research.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    Students who take this course will develop a solid command of the fundamental techniques specific to their instrument/voice, develop awareness of stylistic elements and historical context of their chosen genre, perform complex repertoire, and develop an understanding of their genre in relation to cultural context.

    Assessment details

    End of semester one performance 30%

    Reflective writing or programme notes 10%

    End of year performance 60%

    Timetable

    Full Year

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Aoroa

    Workshop

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend one stream from
    A1 Thursday 16:00-16:50 22, 30-35, 37-42
    Friday 10:00-12:50 11, 16-18, 22, 31, 34, 37, 40, 42
    A2 Thursday 16:00-16:50 10-16, 18-21
    A3 Friday 10:00-10:50 10-13, 16-22, 30-35, 37-42
    Friday 11:00-11:50 10-13, 16-21
    A4 Friday 11:00-11:50 10-13, 16-22, 30-35, 37-42
    A5 Friday 10:00-10:50 10-13, 16-22, 30-35, 37-42
    A6 Friday 09:00-09:50 10-13, 16-22, 30-35, 37-42
    AND
    C1 Friday 10:00-10:50 9, 29
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