Performance Workshop (W3047)

15 credits, Level 5

Spring teaching

On this module, you'll develop your performance practice in both solo and ensemble settings through a series of thematically focused workshops. You'll build solo repertoire, form ensembles, and collaboratively decide on material to rehearse and perform.

Key areas of exploration include:

• performance communication and listening skills
• repertoire selection and rehearsal techniques
• performance preparation and expressivity
• critical perspectives on solo and ensemble practice.

The concept of an ensemble is approached broadly, encompassing formats such as string quartets, vocal trios, jazz bands, folk groups, rock or pop bands or electronic groups. There is no requirement to be able to read notated music and you're encouraged to draw on your unique musical background to creatively reimagine repertoire.

Contact hours and workload

This module is approximately 150 hours of work. This breaks down into about 12 hours of contact time and about 138 hours of independent study. The University may make minor variations to the contact hours for operational reasons, including timetabling requirements.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2024/25. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.