Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LI Solo Performance
School	Lan, Cult, Art Hist & Music
Department	Music
Module Code	09 37762
Module Lead	Ceri Owen
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisites	LC Solo Performance - (10 37578)
Co-requisites
Restrictions	This module may be taken only by exchange students studying at the University of Birmingham for an entire academic year; students studying for a semester only should take the relevant LI Solo Performance Exchange Student module.
Exclusions
Description	Each student will receive individual tuition (20 hours) on an instrument or voice, classical or jazz, with a specialist tutor employed either at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire or employed directly by the University of Birmingham, during the teaching weeks of the year. This total of 20 hours individual tuition may be divided between two studies (instrumental or vocal: 1st study 12 hours, 2nd study 8 hours) or may all be taken on one study (20 hours). The aim of this module is to develop performance skills to a semi-professional, post-Grade 8 standard, thus providing a basis for further specialisation in performance in Year 3 / final year. Where a second study is taken, the aim of the module is to develop performance skills to a Grade 7/8 standard in the second study. For classical musicians, a professional collaborative pianist (piano accompanist) is available for those studies which require one, for two hours in total, this time to include rehearsal before the public performance assessment and the assessment itself. For jazz musicians, a professional jazz coach is available for two hours in total, this time to involve professional coaching of the student’s band before the public performance assessment, as suitable to the nature of a jazz musician’s practice (i.e. one developed in an ensemble context). Tuition, including Platform performance classes, begins in Semester 1, and as such the module must be taken across two semesters and cannot be taken in Semester 2 only.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate in public performance performance skills at a semi-professional standard, i.e. a standard beyond Grade 8, with an emphasis on improvisation skills for jazz musicians only; and, where taking a second study, demonstrate in one-to-one lessons performance skills at a Grade 7/8 standard in the second study, with an emphasis on improvisation skills for jazz musicians only. Demonstrate in public performance overall performance skills such as appropriate stagecraft, and audience interaction and communication, at a semi-professional standard, i.e. a standard beyond Grade 8; and, where taking a second study, demonstrate in one-to-one lessons overall performance skills at a Grade 7/8 standard in the second study. Demonstrate in public performance the ability to plan and present a programme of music of an appropriate level that demonstrates their skills as a performer; and, where taking a second study, demonstrate in one-to-one lessons the ability to select appropriate music to develop their skills as a performer in the second study.
Assessment	37762-01 : Instrument 1 : Practical (65%) 37762-02 : Instrument 2 : Practical (35%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: If taking one study: 100% By public performance during the main examination period (15’-18’). If a public performance is not possible: 100% Video performance submitted in the main examination period (15’-18’). If, in exceptional circumstances, a student cannot submit a video performance: 100% tutor report. If taking two studies: 65% By public performance during the main examination period for the 1st study (11’-14’). 35% By tutor report for the 2nd study If a public performance is not possible on the 1st study: 65% Video performance submitted in the main examination period for the 1st study (11’-14’). 35% By tutor report for the 2nd study If, in exceptional circumstances, a student cannot give a public performance or submit a video performance on the 1st study: 65% by tutor report for the 1st study. 35% By tutor report for the 2nd study. Method of Reassessment Retake failed performance. Failed 2nd study tutor report: reassessment via 5-10 minute performance or video submission (5-10 minutes) in the supplementary examination period. The music performed should be of Grade 7/8 standard.
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