University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 9

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: To be arranged

This module caters for students aiming to make music to a professional level or students wishing to go on to study practical music at postgraduate level: students can choose to focus on solo performance, composition or conducting. The module emphasises how students can best present their unique creative voice in their final public performance. Teaching will include weekly performance classes, masterclasses with professional musicians and weekly instrumental/vocal/conducting lessons at the Music Centre. Students not already in receipt of a scholarship or bursary will receive a 30-minute weekly vocal or instrumental lesson; current scholarship or bursary recipients maintain the full duration of their award. Students will also receive teaching in creative entrepreneurship to enhance their understanding of the music profession.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must achieve a mark of 11 or more in MU2001

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1-hour seminars (11 weeks), 1-hour tutorials (11 weeks), 30-minute instrumental vocal lessons (11 weeks), Masterclasses and repetiteur time (9.5 hours over semester)

Scheduled learning hours: 37

Guided independent study hours: 263

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 60% exam 40% coursework


Re-assessment: 60% exam 40% coursework

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr B Williams
Module teaching staff: Dr B Williams

Intended learning outcomes

• To prepare a solo performance (or portfolio of compositions) of demanding repertoire through reflective, self-directed work
• To have an ability to synthesize (sometimes contradictory) feedback into a coherent artistic identity
• To have an awareness of the music profession and how their skills can be professionally recognised
• To have the ability to articulate and visually project an artistic identity