| CODE | MSP3213 | ||||||||||||
| TITLE | Performance 4: Brass | ||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 03 - Years 2, 3, 4 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 6 | ||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 6 | ||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Music Studies | ||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit expands on the technical knowledge attained in previous years. Students will cover a broad range of topics that will also include a thorough understanding of contemporary brass playing, with an emphasis on practical musical application and performance. Students will work through a method of understanding and control of the causes and manifestations related to performance on stage (including anxiety and stylistic awareness) combined with full technical and musical training. Study-unit Aims: This study-unit aims to: a) enable students attain extended techniques on their brass instrument, such as multi-phonics, flutter tonguing and glissandos; b) provide students with the opportunity to employ different mutes in order to produce different tone colours; c) introduce students of brass to the Alexander Technique. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: a. demonstrate a sound understanding of the thought processes and internalization involved in brass playing; b. demonstrate more insight into stylistic interpretation; c. comprehend theoretical issues related to technique and interpretation. 2. Skills By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: a. prepare and perform a well-balanced and varied programme of musical pieces; b. demonstrate a holistic approach to performance; c. prepare a well-written programme for his performance. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Main Texts - Colin, Charles. 1980. Advanced Lip Flexibilities (New York: Chas Colin). - Gordon, Claude. 1998. Systematic Approach to Daily Practice (New York: Carl Fischer). - Klienhammer, Edward and Douglas Yeo. 2000. Mastering the Trombone (Wisconsin: EMKO Publications). Supplementary Readings - Lafosse, André. 1946. Méthode Complète de Trombone à Coulisse (Paris: Alphonse Leduc). - Webster, Roger. 2005. Websters PPP: Preparation Practice Performance (EU: Fentone Music). Study-unit notes and exercises to be provided by the tutor. |
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| ADDITIONAL NOTES | Prerequisite study-unit: MSP2240 Co-requisite study-unit: MSP3210 |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Practical | ||||||||||||
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