Recital 2 - MUS00093M

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Module summary

This module supports your further development in advanced vocal or instrumental technique, musical communication and interpretative ability and allows you either to explore a wider range of repertoire, culminating in the presentation of a solo or ensemble recital, or to focus on the development of specific areas of technique and interpretation accompanied by a reflective portfolio consisting of written work and filmed material as you continue preparation for your Final Recital.

Module will run

Occurrence	Teaching period
A	Semester 2 2024-25
B	Semester 1 2024-25

Module aims

The module aims to build your confidence and autonomy in preparing and presenting a solo or ensemble performance, and broaden your understanding and experience of the repertoire available to them. Students will be expected to develop a greater level of autonomy in relation to their artistic decisions, preparation, organization and time-management than in Recital 1.

By bringing independent work week by week to their tutors, you are encouraged to consolidate an advanced level of technique and the qualities of a critical, reflective and informed artistic practice. The specialism-specific performance class is used to facilitate peer feedback and reflection, to develop your presentation and communication with a live audience, and to encourage creative experimentation with interpretative options.

Module learning outcomes

By the end of the module you should:

1. Be able to design and efficiently prepare a solo or ensemble recital through self-directed practice and rehearsal with the support of your teacher

2. Demonstrate or show methodical strategies to achieve an advanced level of instrumental or vocal technique and musicianship sufficient to convey your chosen repertoire and your own interpretative ideas

3. Be able to identify, understand and contextualize a range of ideas, issues and creative possibilities relating to your chosen musical material (and its text, where appropriate)

4. Be able to make and convey coherent and convincing interpretative and artistic choices in a wider range of repertoire

5. Acquire the skills to perform a programme of solo and/or ensemble music with confidence and polish, showing a strong understanding of presentation and audience communication

Indicative assessment

Task	% of module mark
Rehearsal - Department of Music only	100

Special assessment rules

None

Additional assessment information

EITHER

1) A 25-30’ recital of solo and/or ensemble music (100%)

OR

2) A portfolio demonstrating your development of three areas of technique or interpretation, consisting of filmed material for each area and a reflective essay (c.1500-2000 words) outlining your approaches.

Indicative reassessment

Task	% of module mark
Rehearsal - Department of Music only	100

Module feedback

You will receive written feedback in line with standard University turnaround times.

Indicative reading

TBC