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1. Scores of repertoire prescribed by instrumental teacher (Elder Music Library houses an excellent collection of scores available for loan to students). Original music must be used for examinations.
2. Technical workbooks as required by instrumental teacher for your specific instrument specialisation.
3. Engagement of the services of a professional accompanist for lessons (where required), performance examinations and other performances.
4. A good quality recording device to record practice and performances on a regular basis.
5. Metronome, tuner, pencil & eraser, ear plugs - as needed

This Course Outline will be placed on MyUni – see “My Performance Classical”, Course Information section.

In the Course Materials section, there are folders set up for Performance Forum and for Technique and Repertoire classes, with the latter being divided for the various practical areas namely: Brass, Keyboard, Percussion, Strings, Voice and Woodwind.

In the Groups section, these practical areas are designated as Groups and can be accessed by students.

Individual tuition lies at the core of developing advanced performing skills. The instrumental/vocal teacher monitors each student’s progress, diagnoses technical problems and suggests strategies for independent practice.

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

In addition to the required contact hours, students are expected to prepare and practise all repertoire, technical exercises and other material assigned by their instrumental teacher for approximately 7 hours per week in addition to the requirements for Classical Performance 1A and 1B/ Classical Vocal Performance 1A and 1B.

Individual Tuition

• 5 hours of 1:1 tuition over the semester; students are expected to be punctual and prepared for each lesson.
• Students are expected to maintain 100% attendance at one to one lessons. See below for penalties.
• Lessons should not be scheduled at times that conflict with any other required classes.
• At each lesson, both the staff member and the student must sign the roll sheet, indicating the date and length of the lesson.
• Should a student be absent without notice, the roll sheet must be signed by the staff member with an appropriate comment. The Head of Studies should be notified (preferably by email) within 48 hours. The teacher will be under no obligation to make up this lesson.
• Where either the teacher or the student is unable to attend at a previously arranged time, at least 24 hours notice must be given and an alternative time negotiated.
• Bachelor of Music students may need to be available outside the formally designated teaching weeks in order to accommodate the full quota of lessons.
• Students are expected to research the background of the composer and pieces being studied.

Independent Practice

Students prepare and practise all repertoire, technical exercises and other material assigned by their teacher. Repertoire for Classical Performance Extension can include a discreet set of works designed specifically for technical development, a concerto, an extended work, song cycle, group of operatic arias or sets of orchestral excerpts, as designated by the teacher.

Professional Portfolio

The Professional Portfolio should include the following:

• A high quality photograph suitable for inclusion in a concert program
• Up to date Curriculum Vitae
• Short biography (one paragraph)
• Long biography (half page)
• List of performances throughout the year
• Program notes of the extended work(s)
• Critiques from conductors and guest artists
• Include self-criticism of your performances
• Do not include examination reports

Presentation of the portfolio is important. Please do not use plastic sleeves.

The professional portfolio is to be submitted to the Head of Performance by October 4th 2013.

Extension Repertoire – to be submitted to the appropriate Head of Studies for approval by March 22nd 2013.

Students may need to regularly book practice facilities in order to meet the requirements of this course.

Depending on practical specialisation, some students will need to engage the services of a professional accompanist for lessons, performances and examinations. Consult with your individual teacher or see the accompanist list available from the Music Office.

In this course, penalties apply for any absences which are not formally approved, as outlined in the Conservatorium’s Student Participation and Attendance Leave Guidelines (see following). Leave Application forms are available from the Music Office and can be downloaded from the Music website – see .

Student Participation and Attendance Leave Guidelines

EXPECTATION

All students enrolled in courses taught by the Elder Conservatorium of Music are expected to actively and positively participate in 100% of required rehearsals, workshops, classes, lectures, tutorials and performances. In courses where Participation & Attendance penalties apply (as defined in the Course Outline), any student who misses more than 40% of required classes will be ineligible for assessment in that course, irrespective of the amount of leave that has been formally approved.

LEAVE

The Conservatorium recognises that extenuating circumstances may occasionally affect a student’s ability to participate in a rehearsal, workshop, class, lecture, tutorial or performance. In such cases Leave may, upon application using this Leave form, be approved by the relevant staff member (this could be the Head of Studies, teacher, conductor, lecturer or course coordinator as appropriate).

The following types of Leave are applicable:

• In cases of sickness, the Leave form must be submitted within 7 days of your return to classes.
• Students must make every effort to notify the relevant staff member of an impending absence for reasons of sickness. Where a rehearsal or performance is involved, Leave will only be approved if the relevant staff member is notified before the event.
• Normally, an original medical certificate must be supplied with the Leave form to verify the circumstances. The relevant staff member or Head of Studies in cases of absences involving multiple activities or days may waive the requirement to produce a medical certificate if they have clear evidence of illness and believe that a medical certificate is unnecessary or impossible to obtain.. The Leave form will need to be initialled as part of the notification or approval process in this case.

• Compassionate Leave may be granted at the discretion of the relevant staff member where extenuating circumstances have prevented a student participating in a rehearsal, workshop, class, lecture, tutorial or performance. Usually this means circumstances which were unforeseen and legitimately beyond anyone’s control, however this will not always be the case.
• Where the circumstance is known in advance, approval for the Leave must also be obtained prior to the event.
• In cases such as bereavement or where care of a close family member is required, notification as soon as possible is expected and the form must be submitted within 7 days of your return to classes.
• Verification of the circumstances will usually be required.

Professional Development Leave

• Professional Development (PD) Leave may be granted in cases where the student has made a case to the relevant Head of Studies for an activity which they believe will be of considerable professional and educational benefit. This activity should:
  • be directly related to Coursework within your Conservatorium program or
  • involve Coursework or study at a major tertiary national or international music institution or
  • involve Performance, Workshops or other relationships and activities with a high profile, national or international artist(s)
• When determining PD leave, the duration of the project also affects approval, particularly for absences greater than one week.
• PD leave will not be granted if the proposed activity conflicts with any commitments a student has to a Conservatorium performance where their attendance at rehearsals and the performance itself are a required part of their studies.
• PD Leave is only granted in advance of the activity (normally at least 7 days prior). It will NOT be granted retrospectively.
• Final arrangements for any professional development commitments must wait until formal approval has been granted by the Head of Studies and then all signatures of relevant staff members are obtained. Approval is not necessarily guaranteed.
• Verification will be required as part of the approval process and must be supplied with this form.

LEAVE APPLICATIONS

Leave applications must be completed, documentation attached (if required), signatures obtained, then submitted following the steps below.

PENALTIES

Penalties apply for any unapproved absences as follows:

INDIVIDUAL LESSONS

• Absence - 5 (five) marks for each unapproved absence

Students should refer to their specialist Guidelines for detailed technical and repertoire information.

End of semester 1:

10 minute practical examination 25% - Classical Performance Extension repertoire as designated by the relevant specialist teacher. Part of the final examination repertoire is to be presented as a work in progress.

End of semester 2:

15 - 20 minute practical examination 60% - to comprise repertoire as designated by the relevant specialist teacher

Professional Portfolio 15% - the portfolio is to comprise a curriculum vitae, a biography, critiques of all performances during the year and any other relevant material. This is to be submitted to the Head of Study in your area by the beginning of Term 4.

Students must be available during the identified 最新糖心Vlog examination periods. Students are not entitled to sit an examination at another time, nor are they entitled to any other concessions if an examination conflicts with a planned vacation or special event.

Students can collect copies of Examiners’ reports and teachers’ reports from the Music Office once the Examination Board Meeting has occurred at the end of each semester.

The following assessment criteria describe more specifically the grades for performance that are awarded by the Conservatorium.

High Distinction (85% - 100%)

This category is reserved for those performances which show exceptional achievement in all aspects. They demonstrate flair, individuality and maturity of the highest order.

Distinction (75% - 84%)

Performances at this level will show an outstanding technical and musical achievement, combined with flair, imagination and an individual musical personality. All sections of the program will be of a consistently high standard. In particular, the following characteristics will be evident:

• A consistently high level of accuracy and technical facility.
• A highly developed structural understanding, evidenced by excellence in phrasing and an effective organisation of dynamics.
• A well-developed sense of line and musical momentum.
• A thoroughly reliable rhythmic sense, including consistent pulse and accurate subdivisions.
• Excellent quality and range of tone.
• A high level of concentration and musical involvement.
• Well developed sense of style, combining historical knowledge with convincing communication of character and emotion.

Credit (65% - 74%)

Performances at this level will show an above average technical and musical achievement. Compared with the distinction category, there might not be the same flair or imagination but other elements will be present to a substantial degree. In particular, the following characteristics will be evident:

• A high level of accuracy and a well developed technical facility.
• A good understanding of musical structure, evidenced by suitable phrasing and appropriate treatment of dynamics.
• A good sense of line and musical momentum.
• A reliable rhythmic sense, including consistent pulse and accurate subdivisions.
• Good quality and range of tone.
• Good concentration and musical involvement.
• Good sense of style, combining historical knowledge with an ability to communicate character and emotion.

Pass (50% - 64%)

This category represents an average level of achievement. The program is well known technically, but might appear untidy at times and might not be consistent from one work to another. It shows evidence of sincere effort and solid musical understanding but does not have the polish or control found in the higher categories. The playing could well demonstrate the following characteristics:

• Generally secure technique but perhaps lacking in polish and consistency.
• An adequate understanding of phrasing.
• Limited variety in dynamics and colour.
• Limitations in tonal quality.
• Some sense of style but lacking a confident projection of mood and character

Fail (0% - 49%)

This grade is awarded when the performance shows a serious lack of basic technical and musical achievement. The playing will be marred by technical insecurity and there will be little evidence of coherent musical projection.

As a result of feedback from recent SELT surveys, ideas and suggestions from students have been incorporated into the Performance Forum and the various Technique and Repertoire classes.