This course is for students whose principal instrument is classical percussion.
Learning objectives
On completion of this course, the student is expected to
- be able to independently organise and hold concerts for percussion
- be able to assess sound in light of the intention and notation of a musical work
- be familiar with the percussion repertoire
- have acquired concert experience with percussion ensembles
Overview
The course involves
- learning and performing music for percussion ensemble
- designing posters and concert programmes
- preparing and distributing press releases
- creating rehearsal schedules, agreements with composers, lighting and sound technicians
- planning staging and stage management
Structure
The course is normally given as weekly sessions in groups. Three to four concert projects and/or studio recordings should be completed every academic year. The exact number and timing of the projects will be determined in the annual schedule.
Course requirements
Active participation in lessons, planning and project execution is mandatory. This means that more than 20 per cent non-attendance will normally cause the student to fail the course.
There is mandatory participation in three to four concerts and/or studio recordings every academic year.Final assessment
All course requirements must be met before the student can be given a final assessment.
The assessment is based on the learning objectives for the course. The course is assessed on a pass or fail basis by one or more course tutors in the form of an individual evaluation of the student’s level of attainment.New assessment
In the event of a fail, the student must retake parts or all of the course again. The extent of the retake is determined on a case-to-case basis.