This module comprises five elements; tuition and other activity begins in Semester 1 (and as such, the module must be taken across the two semesters and cannot be taken in Semester 2 only). The module’s five elements are:
a) One-to-one instrumental/vocal tuition. This tuition (18 hours taken across the two semesters) is provided either by approved teachers at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, or by tutors employed directly by the Department of Music, or, for Early Music, through the Department's Centre for Early Music Performance and Research (CEMPR). This instrumental/vocal tuition may either be taken on one study, or may be divided equally between two studies. The aim is to make as much technical and musical progress as possible and to provide a basis for further specialisation in solo performance in the 2nd and Final Years. Teachers supply reports during the second semester;
b) Attendance at Barber Evening Concerts
c) Attendance at Seminars
d) Attendance at Platform sessions
e) Independent study of learning resources.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Develop and demonstrate in one-to-one instrumental and/or vocal lessons technical skills as a performer;
Develop and demonstrate in one-to-one instrumental and/or vocal lessons interpretative skills as a performer;
Develop and demonstrate knowledge of overall performance skills.
If taking one study: 80% One final report filled out by instrumental/vocal tutors assessing students’ overall progress 20% online quiz
If taking two studies: 80% Two reports (equally weighted) filled out by instrumental/vocal tutors assessing students’ overall progress
20% online quiz
Reassessment:
Re-submission of failed component. A report that rates the student's progress as 'unsatisfactory': solo performance of 6 to 8 minutes in the Supplementary Examination period. Where a student takes two studies and a report rates the student's progress as `unsatisfactory' on the 2nd study: solo performance of 6 to 8 minutes on the 2nd study in the Supplementary Examination period. Where a student take two studies and a report rates the student's progress as `unsatisfactory' on both studies: solo performance of 4 to 6 minutes on both studies in the Supplementary Examination period.