Study-Unit Description

Study-Unit Description



CODE DGP0702

 
TITLE Music Masterclasses: String Instruments

 
UM LEVEL 00 - Mod Pre-Tert, Foundation, Proficiency & DegreePlus

 
MQF LEVEL Not Applicable

 
ECTS CREDITS Not Applicable

 
DEPARTMENT Degree Plus Programme

 
DESCRIPTION Contact: music.degreeplus@um.edu.mt

Pre-requisite: Ability to play one of the musical instruments falling under this category

Note: Following registration students will be asked to attend an informal audition.

Objectives

This course is open to students playing an instrument from the violin family, which are the violin, the viola, the violoncello and the double bass. Students will be given one to one tuition and will be introduced to playing in string ensembles as well as in orchestra formation. Following an informal audition students will be assigned to separate groups according to the instrument they play and/or their level of proficiency. In general, students will be helped to enhance their skills in bowing and stroke techniques according to the different styles. Furthermore, they will be introduced to the classical repertoire and to the concept of sight reading. At the end of the course, the students will be able to play in ensemble formation and will have improved their psychological disposition for playing a string instrument. Besides being given one to one tuition, students will play in a group and will also have lessons with the accompaniment of the piano. Students will be encouraged to play in string ensembles as well as in orchestra formation and will be encouraged to participate in public performances.

Other co-ordinators:
Office of the Secretary
Mediterranean Institute

 
STUDY-UNIT TYPE

 
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Assessment Component/s Sept. Asst Session Weighting
Attendance No 100%

 
LECTURER/S Joseph Noel Grima&nbsp(Co-ord.)

 

 
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