MUSPERF 7024 - Major Recital V

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2025

The aim of this course is to develop a program of works in the repertoire of the specialisation that contributes to the development of advanced specialist knowledge in music performance. It culminates in the presentation of a 50-minute public recital. The recital projects are supported by 1:1 tuition and performance classes. Repertoire may include solo works, chamber music, orchestral material, concerti, and accompaniment. Recital programs are subject to approval. The program of works is expected to demonstrate advanced performance with consistent confidence in technical presentation, demonstrate mastery beyond the knowledge of style, convince the audience of the vision of the work, and present a professional demeanour. The overall standard of the final recital is expected to be commensurate with entry level into the profession.

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Course Details

Course Code	MUSPERF 7024
Course	Major Recital V
Coordinating Unit	Elder Conservatorium of Music
Term	Semester 2
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	12
Contact	Up to 10 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Restrictions	Available to PGCW Music students only
Assessment	150min recital (hurdle) incl 600?700 word program notes 80%. Develop a professional portfolio. Performance: attendance/participation at PG performance/observation of technique/repertoire classes. Conducting: activities designated by the coordinator 20%.

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Oliver Fartach-Naini

Coordinator of Honours/PGCW Performance Class Amanda Grigg
amanda.grigg@adelaide.edu.au

Please make a meeting time with PGCW coordinator each semester to discuss progress and future goals

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of all the elements comprising the musical specialisation concerned

2. Exhibit a high level of musical self-awareness and critical judgement

3. Show well-developed understanding of the professional musical world, its musical standards and the context in which the specialisation concerned operates

4. Display reliability and flexibility in responding to a wide variety of musical challenges

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.	1
Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.	2
Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.	3, 4
Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.	3, 4
Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.	3
Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.	1, 2

Learning Resources

Required Resources

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 copies of the 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

Recommended Resources

Regular listening to a variety of performances is recommended. 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 In the Music Resources Guide:
http://libguides.adelaide.edu.au/music - you will find links to both Naxos and Naxos Jazz under “Quick Links” on the left side of the page.

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

Music Online: Access to online music from library’s other Music Database (Music Online – incorporating Classical Music Library, Jazz Music Library, American Song, Contemporary World Music and Smithsonian Global Sound for Libraries) is now integrated in Library Search – just type the work you require into the general Library Search box and narrow down appropriately.

Suiggested rReference Books
In Pursuit of Excellence Terry Orlick (HKP)
The Inner Game of Music Barry Green
Mistakes Worth Making Susan Halden-Brown (HKP)
The Unanswered Question: Six Talks at Harvard by Leonard Bernstein [OUP 1976]
This is Your Brain on Music by Daniel Levitin [Atlantic Books 2007]eading:

Online Learning

PGCW information is on MyUni
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

Individual or small-group (maximum 4) supervisions form the central teaching and learning mode. Students pursue their performance project using instrumental practice to advance and finesse their goals. Individual/small group discussion encourages testing and sharing of musical theory and practice as students move towards a summative assessment in the form of a recital. Staff concerned have skills and knowledge in the specialist area being developed and are able to assist in the location and use of appropriate materials and scholarly and/or performance conventions and standards.

Attendance at PGCW/Honours Performance Classes is compulsory. They are held on Tuesdays 11 - 1 in Elder Hall and the coordinator for these classes is Amanda Grigg. The dates and schedule will be posted on MyUni at the beginning of the semeser. You will be scheduled to performn during the semester.

Workload

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

WORKLOAD                                                                                   TOTAL HOURS

1 hour per week for 12 weeks individual/small group supervisions      12 hours per semester

14 hours per week for 12 weeks practice 182 hours per semester

4 hours per week for 12 weeks research/study 52 hours per semester

5 hours per week for 12 weeks rehearsals and forums 65hours per semester

                                                                                        Total = 312 hours per semester

Learning Activities Summary

Learning activities centre around weekly individual/small group lessons. These accommodate the learning styles of participants while encouraging a developmental curve in skills acquisition and knowledge based understandings. Performance forums underpin gains in stage presentation and musical projection.

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.

PGCW 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.

Specific Course Requirements

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.

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task 1
50 minute recital (hurdle requirement)
Weighting 80%
Course Learning Objectives 1,2,3,4

Assessment Task 1 50 minute Major Recital must be passed in order to pass MUSPERF 7024

Assessment Task 2
Weighting 20%
Formative and Summative
Course Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Development of a professional portfolio.

Attendance and participation at postgraduate performance classes, observation of technique and repertoire classes in the students’ specialisation or participation in orchestral activities.

Check MyUni for additional information

Assessment Related Requirements

The 50 minute recital is a hurdle requirement.
100% attendance is required for all supervisions, performance classes and ensembles.
Program notes of 600 - 700 words are required ands must be submitted to the exam panel.

Assessment Detail

The Major Recital is the core component, providing a focus for their studies in professional performance skills leading to outcomes in their own realisation of musical works.

50 minutes of approved repertoire

Program notes are required for recitals. Notes should be prepared for each work performed and should demonstrate careful research and independent thought. Plagiarism must be avoided and quoted sources should be acknowledged. The quality of program notes will be taken into account by the examiners and may influence the final result for the recital. They will be assessed as excellent, satisfactory, or unsatisfactory, and increase or reduce the overall marks by a margin of up to 5%.

Further details on the development of the professional portfolio/journal from the coordinator

Submission

Program notes to be submitted to the panel at your examination

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

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