Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

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.

Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for Semester 1 2020 Units. Students will be notified of all approved modifications by Unit Coordinators via email and Unit Blackboard sites. Where changes have been made, these are designed to ensure that you still meet the unit learning outcomes in the context of our adjusted teaching and learning arrangements.

• Unit Title

  Vocal Style and Repertoire 3

• Unit Code

  MUS4709

• Year

  2020

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  10

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

• Unit Coordinator

  Ms Emma MATTHEWS

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Description

This unit introduces students to English song literature, focussing on historical and literary contexts and on performance practice, including interpretive skills, stylistic awareness, ensemble work, textual analysis and the ability to work with a coach.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Analyse the intimate interrelationship of text and music.
2. Conduct research into the English art song of various periods and present this research in verbal and written form.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of English art song composers and their music.
4. Perform a Lied in class to an appropriate standard, demonstrating accuracy, ensemble skills, attention to detail and use of imagery.
5. Provide an introduction to the performance at an appropriate level, demonstrating research skills.
6. Understand the importance of literature in the development of the English art song.
7. Work constructively with an accompanist, receive feedback in a positive manner and improve performance with coaching.

Unit Content

1. Armstrong Gibbs, Finzi.
2. Bishop, Parry, Stanford.
3. Britten.
4. Butterworth, Gurney.
5. Elgar, Vaughan Williams.
6. Purcell, Arne, Boyce, Linley.
7. Quilter, Bridge, Ireland.
8. Tippett and beyond.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

Weekly tutorials.

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.

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