Principal Study Collaborative Piano 2

This module builds upon the work of Stage 1 of the programme, allowing you to further extend and deepen your musical work in a range of contexts.

Module aims

This module is designed to:

• Consolidate technical and expressive mastery in the specialism of collaborative piano
• Establish a comprehensive skill base that facilitates deep understanding of the art of collaborative piano, fulfilling the expectations of the profession
• Consolidate musical versatility and adaptability in a wide range of collaborative contexts across all departments in the School of Music
• Provide ample opportunities to develop wide-ranging, challenging repertoire, gaining experience through departmental performance classes, masterclasses, competitions, festivals, auditions, concerts, recital exams and professional activities

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this module you will be able to:

• LO1 Across a range of contexts and repertoire, demonstrate advanced technical and expressive mastery in collaborative piano
• LO2 Project a mature and individual musical personality in-and-through collaborative piano
• LO3 Employ critical thinking in-and-through the process of making music

Assessment

Assessment 1: Performance B (50% or 25% + 25%)

Assessed LOs: 1, 2, 3.

Assessment 2: Performance A (50%)

Assessed LOs: 1, 2, 3.

As well as offering a heightened level of demand, the Stage 2 Assessment Specifications give you the opportunity to challenge and extend your musicality through a self-created Independent Project.

Assessment criteria

Assessors will look for:

• accuracy and facility
• expressive control
• imagination, originality
• projection of musical ideas
• interpretation
• understanding of context and style
• where relevant:
  • research
  • creativity
  • spoken voice and movement
  • collaboration

Feedback

You will receive regular formative feedback from your tutor in your lessons, and a written report twice a year. In some departments the tutor report will take the form of a mutually constructed feedback session.

You will receive a written feedback report on each A and B assessment.

Resources

Essential

Key resources will be recommended by principal study tutors.

Summary details

Module title	Principal Study Collaborative Piano 2
SCQF level	11
Credit rating	90 SCQF (45 ECTS)
Status	Core
Module coordinator	Head of Department
Pre-requisites	Principal Study Collaborative Piano 1
Co-requisites	Graduate Studies 2
Anti-requisites	None
Learning modes	Indicative hours
Scheduled study	30 (minimum)
Independent study	870 (maximum)
Total notional student effort	900