Vocal Performance Stage 2

Performance A

Ai Solo or Collaborative Performance of a varied programme, to be assessed by a public recital of 40 minutes. 50%

Aii Performance of role(s) in Opera Scenes. 50%

Aiii Performance of a role in a main production if cast. 50%

Aiv Independent Project – a practice-based project, proposed by the student, which builds on a well-defined area of specialism in order to meet the learning outcomes of the module. The form of the project, and its assessment, will be negotiated and recorded on Student Outcomes. 50%

Performance B

Bi Acting Scenes. Learners will have the opportunity to develop their acting skills by rehearsing and performing a monologue and/or an ensemble scene from an opera or a play. 25%

Bii Solo or Collaborative Performance of a varied programme, to be assessed by a recital. The overall duration to be 20 minutes, including any spoken introductions. 25%

Biii Lecture-Recital of 30 minutes on a relevant specialist subject, negotiated and agreed with the HoD. 25%

Biv Opera Audition. Preparation of five arias, two of which must be in foreign languages and one in English. Three arias to be sung, the first selected by the student and the second and third by the panel. Audition to be followed by questions from the panel. An audition package including a CV, biography, appropriate web links (eg social media presence, personal website) and headshot to be submitted in advance. Students may indicate at this stage if they wish to treat the assessment as preparation for a specific audition context, such as: general audition, chorus audition, studio/YAP audition. (see LO4). 25%

Bv Chorus and/or Small Role in a production. 25%

Bvi Solo or Collaborative Performance in an RCS public recital, or solo role in orchestral/ choral concert. To be negotiated and agreed with the HoD. Opportunities may include departmental public performances such as Song Studios or ‘Mondays at One’; appropriate cross-curricular performances may also be considered. 25%

Bvii Independent Project – a practice-based project, proposed by the student, which builds on a well-defined area of specialism in order to meet the learning outcomes of the module. The form of the project, and its assessment, will be negotiated and recorded on Student Outcomes. 25% (or 50% for a substantial project, to be discussed and agreed with the Head of Vocal Performance)

Bviii New Work. A performance or studio recording of a new work, along with either a supporting commentary (c.1000 words) or a viva. 25%

Bix Studio Recording of 15-20 minutes, comprising repertoire appropriate to the specialisms of the student, negotiated with the HoD. This may be a video recording, audio recording, or a combination of both. If a student chooses to submit video recordings, the visual presentational aspects of vocal performance will be taken into account. The recording is either to be accompanied by a written commentary (c.1000 words) on the recording process, chosen repertoire, editorial issues, performance and interpretive decisions, or the candidate may elect to address these issues in an oral examination. 25%

Bx The Agential Artist offers the opportunity to work on a three-month collaborative project with students on the MFA Classical and Contemporary Text, leading to a performance of new work at an external venue. 50%