School of Music · ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
The courses in the Performance major and minor provide students with opportunities to develop their artistic practice and skills in music performance. The first of the sequential music performance courses supports students in developing proficiency in both solo and ensemble settings while also building practical skills in organising and supporting musical projects. Students will participate in one-to-one sessions with vocal/instrumental teachers, ensemble rehearsals, seminars, and other practical and academic contexts. All students wishing to enrol in this course must successfully complete an audition.
Performance and Technical Skills Assessment
Learning outcomes 1, 2
Ensemble performance assessment
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
Seminar assessment (10 min in-class presentation)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
130 hours of total student learning time made up from: a) 60 hours of contact over 12 weeks: instrumental/vocal instruction, ensemble rehearsals, seminars; and b) 70 hours of independent student research, reading and writing. Work Integrated Learning Simulation/Virtual This course gives students real world experience working with an ensemble and ensemble director towards a public performance. Students will receive and prepare repertoire, rehearse with other musicians, and then present their work in a concert which is open to the public. Other Information Information regarding the Performance entry audition can be found on the ANU School of Music website.
Supporting written and aural material pertaining to the stylistic specifics of each unit will be prescribed by the lecturer.