Run by School of Arts, Culture and Language

30.000 Credits or 15.000 ECTS Credits

Semester 2

Organiser: Dr John Cunningham

This module will consider the role of technique and pedagogy in performance. Particular focus is given to coaching and directing, working with musical learners, and broadening stylistic experience.

This module is for instrumentalists and singers who wish to broaden and develop their performing experience with a view to a career in music education. Students will participate in a range of workshops which will explore aspects of solo and ensemble performance, and of instrumental/vocal teaching, coaching and direction. They will develop skills of communication and leadership, as well as developing their knowledge of musical styles, genres and repertoires. In addition, students not also taking WMP-4112 Performance II will receive lessons on their own instrument, or, in the case of players of non-Western instruments, on a cognate instrument.

threshold

Threshold (50-59) Demonstration of adequate instrumental/vocal skills, of a sound awareness of issues relating to coaching and directing performers, and of confidence in communication and leadership

good

Good (60-69) Demonstration of good instrumental/vocal skills, of a good understanding of issues relating to coaching and directing performance, and of assurance in communication and leadership.

excellent

Excellent (70+) Demonstration of: excellent instrumental/vocal skills; strong and at times original insight into issues relating to coaching and directing performance; and of near-professional assurance in communication and leadership.

1. Upon successful completion of the module, a student will be able to create an academically informed approach to the teaching of musical performance and express it verbally / in writing, as appropriate.

2. Upon successful completion of the module, a student will be able to demonstrate critical appreciation of different approaches to the teaching of music performance.

3. Upon successful completion of the module, a student will be able to convey, through demonstration, pedagogical instruction and guidance.

4. Upon successful completion of the module, a student will be able to demonstrate advanced technical and musical facility on their instrument or as a singer.

Type	Name	Description	Weight
	Short Recital		25.00
	Short essay		25.00
	Teaching Plan		50.00

		Hours
Workshop	One workshop of 2 hours’ duration, approximately fortnightly.	12
Work-based learning	Observation of a professional working in an educational environment.	2
Private study		269
Supervised time in studio/workshop	Students not taking WMP-4112 Performance II (or WMC-4112 Perfformio II) are entitled to up to 6 hours of individual tuition on their instrument or voice, or, in the case of players of non-Western instruments, on a cognate Western instrument (e.g. the harp for the guzheng). These lessons will normally take place at the rate of 30 minutes per week, but the frequency and length may vary depending on the instrument or voice type.	6
Study group	Pedagogic practice, working in pairs with another student on the module. There is no upper time limit for this activity, but a minimum of half an hour per week of teaching (and half an hour of learning) is recommended.	11

• Self-Management - Able to work unsupervised in an efficient, punctual and structured manner. To examine the outcomes of tasks and events, and judge levels of quality and importance
• Exploring - Able to investigate, research and consider alternatives
• Information retrieval - Able to access different and multiple sources of information
• Inter-personal - Able to question, actively listen, examine given answers and interact sensitevely with others
• Critical analysis & Problem Solving - Able to deconstruct and analyse problems or complex situations. To find solutions to problems through analyses and exploration of all possibilities using appropriate methods, rescources and creativity.
• Presentation - Able to clearly present information and explanations to an audience. Through the written or oral mode of communication accurately and concisely.
• Teamwork - Able to constructively cooperate with others on a common task, and/or be part of a day-to-day working team
• Mentoring - Able to support, help, guide, inspire and/or coach others
• Caring - Showing concern for others; caring for children, people with disabilities and/or the elderly
• Management - Able to utilise, coordinate and control resources (human, physical and/or financial)
• Argument - Able to put forward, debate and justify an opinion or a course of action, with an individual or in a wider group setting
• Self-awareness & Reflectivity - Having an awareness of your own strengths, weaknesses, aims and objectives. Able to regularly review, evaluate and reflect upon the performance of yourself and others
• Leadership - Able to lead and manage, develop action plans and objectives, offer guidance and direction to others, and cope with the related pressures such authority can result in

• Musicianship skills – recognition, classification, contextualisation, reconstruction, exploration
• Re-creative skills – interpretation, innovation, versatility, and other skills relating to performance
• Intellectual skills specific to Music – contextual knowledge, cultural awareness, critical understanding, repertoire knowledge, curiosity, analytical demonstration
• Technological skills – digital capture, digital expression, digital innovation
• Intellectual skills shared with other disciplines – research and exploration, reasoning and logic, understanding, critical judgement, assimilation and application
• Skills of communication and interaction – oral and written communication, public presentation, team-working and collaboration, awareness of professional protocols, sensitivity, ICT skills, etc.
• Skills of personal management – self-motivation, self-critical awareness, independence, entrepreneurship and employment skills, time management and reliability, organisation, etc.
• Enhanced powers of imagination and creativity (4.17)

Talis Reading list

http://readinglists.bangor.ac.uk/modules/wmp-4113.html

Optional in courses:

• W3BJ: MA Music with Education year 1 (MA/MUSED)
• W3BG: MMus Performance year 1 (MMUS/MUSP)