Coordinator
Associate Professor Elizabeth Koch OAM
83135343
LG15 Elder Hall

Heads of Studies:

Brass
Howard Parkinson
8313 5129
Schulz 805

Keyboard
Lucinda Collins
8313 5966
LG08 Elder Hall

Percussion
Amanda Grigg
8313 3666
Madley G08

Strings
Associate Professor Keith Crellin OAM
8313 3673
LG21 Elder Hall

Woodwind
Associate Professor Elizabeth Koch OAM
83135343
LG15 Elder Hall


Main Music Office: Schulz Building, level 2.
8313 5995


Contact email:

To contact staff by email:

firstname.lastname@adelaide.edu.au


Staff availability for students: By appointment (email or telephone to arrange).

Through the study of appropriate repertoire and technical exercises, students will develop their individual technical and musical potential, together with a sound understanding of interpretive principles and performance skills. Students are also expected to undertake a minimum of 21 hours per week of structured individual practice as designated by their instrumental teacher including repertoire study and a wide variety of technical exercises relevant to the student’s chosen instrument. Students are expected to further their development of their specialisation in Classical Performance 2B. The study of Classical Performance 2A contributes to the broader music curriculum for the degree programs through building a strong technical foundation, improving knowledge and understanding of a wide variety of repertoire and through a commitment to learning the required skills for the music profession.

The objectives of this course are to:
1. Develop musical performance skills that display accuracy, fluency, advanced technical skills and a mature expressive sense along with a strong conceptual and interpretative understanding of the chosen and prescribed works.
2. Develop effective practising strategies which arise from independent, imaginative and creative approaches to problem solving including the use of contemporary technologies.
3. Develop critical understanding of own and others’ musical performances in relation to the standards required for professional endeavour.

As appropriate for practical specialisation:

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 (if 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

Regular listening to a wide range of performances. Students can listen to works through the library's Naxos subscription (see library catalogue, search using Naxos as the title and limit search to ‘electronic resources’. You will be prompted to enter your uni ID number and password to access the Naxos catalogue). There is a wealth of material available for listening (but not downloading). The link to the Naxos catalogue is as follows:
http://proxy.library.adelaide.edu.au/login?url=http://uoa.naxosmusiclibrary.com/ 

The Music Resources Guide contains quick links to key music databases for scholarly research and online listening. It also contains links to websites of publicly available online scores, collected editions, and professional associations. Here too you can find a regularly updated list of new books, scores, CDs and DVDs available in the Elder Music Library.
http://libguides.adelaide.edu.au/music 

This Course Profile 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 Technique & Repertoire class is managed by the relevant Head of Study and focuses on relevant technical and musical issues pertaining to the family of instruments. The Performance Forum provides one performance opportunity per semester. Students are also expected to make critical comments about performances of peers at the Forum and to maintain a written journal.

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 21 hours per week. These structured learning skills prepare the student for ensuring that the material set for 1:1 lessons is well prepared.

Individual Tuition

• 9 hours per semester, students are expected to be punctual and prepared for each lesson. The expectation is for students to develop private structured learning.
• 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 instrumental teacher for at least three hours per day.
• Journal – Some areas expect students to complete journal entries on a weekly basis, and submit journals to the relevant Head of Study at the end of each semester.

Performance Forum, Technique and Repertoire
This is a co-requisite course. In conjunction with Classical Performance 2A/2B, students must enrol in the Performance, Technique and Repertoire course MUSCLASS 2100

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.

ASSESSMENT (Summative)			Learning Outcome/s Addressed
Assessment breakdown	20 minute technical examination or equivalent	70%	1, 2
	Teacher assessment	20%	1, 2, 3
	Week 6 Assessment in 1:1 lesson	10%	1, 2, 3

The Technical examination or equivalent must be passed in order to pass Classical Performance 2A. Classical Performance 2A must be passed in order to progress to Classical Performance 2B.

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 http://music.adelaide.edu.au/study/current/leave.pdf. 

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:

1. Sick Leave
   • 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.
2. Compassionate Leave
   • 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.
3. 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.

Step 1: NOTIFYING STAFF	Notify the relevant staff member(s) and where appropriate, Head of Studies, of your absence as soon as possible..
Step 2: VERIFYING ABSENCE	Check with the relevant staff member or Head of Studies to see whether verification or proof will be required. (Please note that this is usually essential however it will not always be necessary.)
Step 3: COMPLETING FORM	Complete the form then sign and date it.
Step 4: OBTAINING APPROVAL	Obtain the necessary signatures for formal notification and if necessary, approval from the relevant staff member(s) or Head of Studies concerned. Please note individual instructions listed in various leave types above, particularly for Professional Development Leave where prior approval is needed.
Step 5: COPYING FORM	Copy the form for your records.
Step 6: ATTACHING & SUBMITTING FORM	Attach any certification you have been asked to provide then submit the form to the relevant staff member or Head of Studies.

PENALTIES
Penalties apply for any unapproved absences as follows:

INDIVIDUAL LESSONS

• Absence - 5 (five) marks for each unapproved absence
  Any unapproved absences from an individual instrumental/vocal lessons will result in a 5 (five) mark penalty for each unapproved absence. Any penalties will be applied to the final total performance mark for the year - ie. after all other assessments have been completed and calculated.
  Arrival after the scheduled starting time or departure before the scheduled finishing time may, at the discretion of the relevant teacher or Head of Studies, be regarded as an unapproved absence.
  Failure to notify the relevant instrumental teacher at least 24 hours in advance of an impending absence or late arrival will also be regarded as an unapproved absence. This penalty may be waived if the teacher or Head of Studies is convinced that extenuating circumstances were the cause of the absence or lateness. In such cases it is the student’s responsibility to show that extenuating circumstances are applicable.

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

Classical Performance 2A
20 minute practical examination 70% - to comprise of repertoire as designated by the relevant specialist teacher.

Teacher assessment 20% - based on progress demonstrated in individual instrumental lessons

Week 6 assessment – 10%. Assessed in 1:1 lesson with specialist teacher. This assessment will provide early written feedback on the student’s preparation and commitment at this point in the semester.

Students must be available during the identified University 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.