MUSC 1104: Performance Techniques 1
Effective date
January 2020
Description
This course covers all aspects of musical performance including pre-stage and backstage preparation, onstage deportment, delivery and psychology, and post-performance assessment.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
Acceptance into the VCC Music Diploma program or permission of instructor.
Corequisites
Performance Techniques is usually taken concurrently with MUSC 1310 Individual Instruction.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Plan, rehearse and present a performance in their major area of study
- Critically listen to a wide range of genres
- Play with fellow students
- Present original works
- Use efficient practice and rehearsal techniques
- Identify, describe and use principles of solo and ensemble performance psychology
- Identify, describe and use techniques for engaging and interacting with their audience
- Identify, and solve personal performance issues
- Identify, describe and use methods for dealing with performance anxiety
- Identify, describe and use methods for an ergonomically sound and healthful physical relationship with their instrument
- Write musically specific evaluation comments and feedback
- identify and describe concepts of the musical performance world at large
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
1. Practical and/or written examinations that demonstrate ability at or above the final exam and learning outcomes of this course.
2. A successful interview with the Music Department Leader and one other regularized music faculty member
Hours
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 30
Total Hours: 30
Instructional Strategies
Performance, lecture, discussion, observation and evaluation of peer performances
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Assignments
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30
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Written peer performance assessments
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Assignments
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10
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Performance notes form
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Assignments
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10
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Technical needs form
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Assignments
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30
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Performance
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Assignments
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10
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Reflective summary
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Participation
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10
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Course topics
- Pre-stage practice/rehearsal issues-planning personnel and repertoire, time management, psychology/motivation
- Backstage issues - relaxation, warm-up, emotional preparation
- Onstage issues - focus, awareness, relaxation, audience contact, emotional connection, technical ease, solo and ensemble etiquette/conventions
- Post -performance assessment- listening, evaluation, appropriate delivery of comments
- Body Awareness/Health for musicians
- Stage set--live sound and lighting
- Video and audio recording
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
- To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.