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School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Piano Accompaniment (Odd Years)

  • Unit Code

    MUS1527

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit teaches the practical skills needed to be a successful piano accompanist. Students put theory into practice and learn how to accompany in a variety of musical contexts.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an awareness of the role of the operatic rptiteur rand the dance accompanist.
  2. Have the ability to keep the semblance of the accompaniment going whilst sight reading.
  3. Perform as a sensitive accompanist in a variety of settings.
  4. Realise simple figured bass accompaniments and modify existing realisations.

Unit Content

  1. Accompanying singers.
  2. Issues of etiquette and psychology in relation to accompanying others.
  3. Observation of professional accompanists/rptiteurs in a variety of settings.
  4. Playing piano duet repertoire.
  5. Preparing and planning accompaniments.
  6. Sight reading strategies.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Observation, Workshops, Performances.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ExaminationExam50%
PerformancePerformance50%

Text References

  • Christensen, J.B. (2002). 18th century continuo playing: A historical guide to the basics. Kassel, NY: Barenreiter.
  • Parakilas, J. (2002). A new history of the piano. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press.
  • Searles, B. (1987). History of the piano: Its music and its composers. (2nd ed.). Arizona: Central District Arizona State Music Teachers' Association.
  • Rowlands, D. (1998). The Cambridge companion to music. Cambridge, NY: Cambridge University Press.
  • Rowlands, D. (1998). The Cambridge companion to the piano. Cambridge, NY: Cambridge University Press.

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Piano Accompaniment (Odd Years)

  • Unit Code

    MUS1527

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit teaches the practical skills needed to be a successful piano accompanist. Students put theory into practice and learn how to accompany in a variety of musical contexts.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an awareness of the role of the operatic rptiteur rand the dance accompanist.
  2. Have the ability to keep the semblance of the accompaniment going whilst sight reading.
  3. Perform as a sensitive accompanist in a variety of settings.
  4. Realise simple figured bass accompaniments and modify existing realisations.

Unit Content

  1. Accompanying singers.
  2. Issues of etiquette and psychology in relation to accompanying others.
  3. Observation of professional accompanists/rptiteurs in a variety of settings.
  4. Playing piano duet repertoire.
  5. Preparing and planning accompaniments.
  6. Sight reading strategies.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Observation, Workshops, Performances.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ExaminationExam50%
PerformancePerformance50%

Text References

  • Christensen, J.B. (2002). 18th century continuo playing: A historical guide to the basics. Kassel, NY: Barenreiter.
  • Parakilas, J. (2002). A new history of the piano. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press.
  • Searles, B. (1987). History of the piano: Its music and its composers. (2nd ed.). Arizona: Central District Arizona State Music Teachers' Association.
  • Rowlands, D. (1998). The Cambridge companion to music. Cambridge, NY: Cambridge University Press.
  • Rowlands, D. (1998). The Cambridge companion to the piano. Cambridge, NY: Cambridge University Press.

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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