The student will receive one hour of private instruction per week for 10 weeks and will be required to practice adequately as specified by the instructor.
1. Technique
At third year and above, technical development is incorporated into the preparation of the repertoire; instructors will assign a variety of repertoire appropriate to the specific needs of each student.
2. Repertoire, Studies, Technical Exercises and Vocalises
These will be selected by the instructor as appropriate.
3. Quick Study
Piano and Voice
One quick study is to be performed at the jury examination.
4. Other Materials
Orchestral excerpts, special techniques, transposition, etc. to be introduced at the discretion of the instructor.
5. Performance and Attendance at Recitals and Masterclasses
- Students are required to perform in at least one student recital.
- Students are required to attend all student recitals in their own division (i.e., piano, voice, woodwinds, brass and percussion, guitar and strings.
The successful student should learn the interpretation and performance of repertoire and technical requirements as outlined in the Course Content.
a) 70% of the total mark will be allotted by the instructor on the basis of weekly achievement in the various aspects of the course. This will be recorded by the instructor at the conclusion of each lesson. Factors to be considered are progress, punctuality and attendance, musicianship and completion of the minimum requirements.
b) 30% of the total mark will be based on a jury examination which two members of the music faculty will adjudicate.
c) Up to 10% of the total mark will be deducted for unsatisfactory participation in recitals and masterclasses.
The following explains the grading calculation:
5% is deducted for failure to perform
1% is deducted for each absence from the Arts at One series
If a student has not attended the required number of divisional recitals, 1% is deducted for each absence.
1% is added for each additional performance and/or accompaniment above the minimum. This addition will only offset marks that have been deducted.
For piano concentrators, 1% is deducted for failure to accompany.
Textbooks and Materials to be Purchased by Students:
The instructor will recommend suitable materials.
MUSC 3250 or equivalent
Full Bachelor of Applied Music Program Teaching Stream or permission of the Music Department Coordinator