MUSC 2204: Performance Techniques 4
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
2nd Year Post-secondary
Corequisites
Performance Techniques is usually taken concurrently with MUSC 2410 Individual Instruction 4.
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 establishing 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 lights
- Video and audio recording
- Musical performance evaluation criteria
- World of music performance
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.