Requisites: AND Pre-requisite: HNC or equivalent level of learning/experience in music performance AND Pre-requisite: [Module MUS07138] Performance Studies: Integrated Musicianship

This module will explore your developing musicianship with a focus on a principal study instrument. This exploration will be covered in the context of ensembles and individual performance. In fortnightly tutorials, workshops and classes you will extend your awareness of musical stylistics and techniques in application within a variety of ensemble contexts. In 1-1 lessons you will work towards attaining skills and achieving instrument specific goals as negotiated with your tutor at the beginning of the module. Negotiation will take in to consideration your intentions for continuing with performance at level 9 of study, accounting for a level of playing ability required to specialise as a performer in levels 9 and 10.Ensemble work will be explored in two blocks. The first block will provide you with an option to explore arranging and performing in specialist ensemble settings: Options will include, but will not be limited to, guitar/bass quartets, vocal acapella groups, electronic percussion groups, instrumental duos/trios, etc. The second block will explore arranging and performance of repertoire that merges classical and popular music disciplines. Over the course of the module, you will further develop your knowledge and explore the application of music theory, concepts, and principal study technique in interpretation of repertoire, instrumental and/or vocal technique, harmony and rhythm, stylistics, and collaboration and communication when working on arrangements and performance in various ensemble settings, responses to which will form the basis for formative and summative assessments.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Identify and express musical stylistics and techniques associated with a principal study instrument.

LO2: Consider and explore the application of technique for a principal study instrument when interpreting and arranging musical repertoire.

LO3: Explore and adapt musical principles (e.g. phrasing, tone, dynamic, voicing) in application for a principal study instrument.

LO4: Extend and exemplify use of musical principles for a principal study instrument when working in a collaborative music ensemble setting.