Applied Music IV and Music Forum Performance Lab

DESCRIPTION:
The course offers individual instrumental/vocal instruction, developing musical understanding, creativity and a range of technical and interpretive skills. In addition to weekly lessons, students gain valuable presentation experience at the Music Forum Performance Lab. The minimum standard of proficiency as reflected in repertoire selections is aligned, but not limited to ABRSM Grade 7. More advanced repertoire is encouraged and may be selected from other sources.

RATIONALE: 
This course provides the instruction required for the development of skills in instrumental/vocal performance. The study of performance cultivates mind-body coordination, physical skills involved in singing or playing an instrument, and artistic and critical awareness. Students develop perception, reasoning and judgment involved in preparing and presenting a performance. This is an essential course to a music performance program.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
After successfully completing this course students should be able to:
1. demonstrate the ability to perform appropriate repertoire, showing a range of technical skills, musical and stylistic understanding.
2. show understanding of instructor feedback and progress in the development of fundamental critical skills.
3. describe and discuss one’s own goals, progress and individual practice.
4. take part in the Music Forum activities and events, demonstrating understanding of appropriate communication, preparation, presentation and performance etiquette skills.

METHOD OF TEACHING AND LEARNING:
In accordance with the learning and teaching strategy of the college, the following tools are used:
• Weekly individual instruction
• Reflective practice journal
• Listening assignments
• Performance experience and peer feedback at weekly Music Forum Performance Lab
• Attendance and participation in concerts, workshops, master classes, and other relevant Music events
• Blackboard: a learning management system where announcements and additional resources are posted
• Office hours: students are encouraged to make use of the Music Forum instructor’s office hours, where they may ask questions, discuss the practice journal, and receive feedback on their progress