EMA114 Music Education: Performance & Practice (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Curriculum Studies (CURIC)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject provides for the sequential development of musical concepts, through the practice and performance of melodic and vocal music. Students are expected to explore, experience and understand the expressive potential of music in a variety of cultural contexts and relate these to classroom applications.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 2 | |
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| Distance | Bathurst |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: EMA114
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
-demonstrate stylistic awareness and problem-solving abilities through performing ensemble compositions;
-perform representative and stylistically varied choral compositions;
-analyse percussion and choral music in school and community contexts;
-demonstrate improvisatory performance and music reading
abilities through own performance;
-exhibit a deepened awareness of cultural similarities and differences in musical context and content.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
-Vocal techniques including breathing management, tone production, resonance, attack and release, phrasing, extending vocal range. -Articulation and communication of words. -Singing in ensemble including blend, balance, intonation, dynamics. -Practice routines, rehearsal strategies, concert presentation. -Harmonising styles and techniques. -Specific techniques for playing tuned instruments. -Ensemble playing including tonal selection, blend, balance, phrasing, dynamics. -An ethnomusicology journey. -Improvisatory techniques in rhythmic and melodic forms. -Structured music accompaniment approaches to songs and dances, ensemble and contemporary pieces.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.