Practicum 3B – Secondary Performance Interest

Rationale and Purpose of the Module: To broaden the base of performance skills of the students to include other instrumental, vocal and dance aspects of the tradition

Syllabus: In this module students will be introduced to the practice of a broad range of instrumental, vocal and dance skills they will otherwise be unfamiliar with. Dancers and singers will not be required to undertake elements of this module that relate to their primary performance interest. Instrumentalists will be required to study an instrument apart from their main performance interest. Outside of these requirements students will pursue one hour of instrumental, dance and song classes per week (3 in all). This will be assessed through performance (50%) and continuous assessment (50%) Also as part of this module, students will undertake ensemble work assessed continuously. Students will be encouraged to develop a creative approach to group work as well as develop the interpersonal and musical skills necessary for the successful function of an ensemble. This module will be a development of progress made in Practicum 1b and Practicum 2b.