Performance Workshop (W3047)

15 credits, Level 5

Spring teaching

On this module, you’ll develop your performance practice in both solo and ensemble settings. You’ll build solo repertoire, form ensembles and collaboratively decide on material to perform.

Key areas of exploration include:

• performance communication and listening skills
• repertoire selection
• rehearsal techniques
• performance preparation and expressivity
• critical perspectives on solo and ensemble practice.

You’ll approach the idea of an ensemble broadly, encompassing formats such as:

• string quartets
• vocal trios
• jazz bands
• folk groups
• rock or pop bands
• electronic groups.

You don’t need to read notated music and you’re encouraged to draw on your unique musical background.

Contact hours and workload

This module is approximately 150 hours of work. This breaks down into about 12 hours of contact time and about 138 hours of independent study. The University may make minor variations to the contact hours for operational reasons, including timetabling requirements.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2025/26. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.

Courses

This module is offered on the following courses:

• Music BA
• Music Technology BA