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Voice Principal Study

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Voice Principal Study

Voice

VSAO1611 Voice 1

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Maree Ryan Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 13 one-hour individual lessons a semester plus performance workshop Corequisites: VSAO1008 or VSAO1009 Assessment: Teacher grade (100%)
Students will explore repertoire appropriate to their individual development. There will be an emphasis on the development of technical skills, musical expression and language. Students will gain experience in performance and presentation through performance workshop where they will also learn from reflecting on their own and their peers' work. On completion of this unit students should be able to demonstrate musical, technical and language skills that will prepare their vocal studies at higher levels.
VSAO1612 Voice 2

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Maree Ryan Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 13 one-hour individual lessons a semester plus performance workshop. Prerequisites: VSAO1611 Corequisites: VSAO1008 or VSAO1009 Assessment: Jury exam of 15-20 minutes assessed by panel. Teacher grade (50%); panel grade (50%). Students must pass both assessed components.
Students will develop an approach to repertoire choice that will support their technical development. This semester focuses on technical development with the aim of improving musical and text expression through repertoire. On completion of this unit students should be able to demonstrate developing musical, technical and language skills that will underpin their future vocal development.
VSAO2613 Voice 3

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Maree Ryan Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: B Mus: 13 one hour lessons/semester and performance workshop/week; B Mus Studies/B Mus Ed: 9 one hour lessons and 3 master classes/semester and performance workshop/week Prerequisites: VSAO1612 Corequisites: VSAO2028 or VSAO2029; AND for Dip Mus only: VSAO2713 Assessment: Teacher grade (100%)
In this unit students will negotiate with their teacher a programme of study that will support their musical development. Students work in close collaboration with each other and gain experience of peer learning and creative expression through performance workshops. They will have opportunities in performance workshop to develop their own analytic skill through critique of peers in the class. On completion of this unit students should be able to demonstrate technical competence, language and musical fluency and some interpretative distinctiveness.
VSAO2614 Voice 4

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Maree Ryan Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: B Mus: 13 one hour lessons/semester and performance workshop/week; B Mus Studies/B Mus Ed: 9 one hour lessons and 3 master classes/semester and performance workshop/week. Prerequisites: VSAO2613 Corequisites: VSAO2028 OR VSAO2029; AND for Dip Mus only: VSAO2714 Assessment: Jury qualifying exam of 20-25 minutes assessed by a panel. Teacher grade (20%), panel grade (80%). Dip.Mus: Recital at Junior level assessed by panel. 40 mins. duration Panel grade (80%), teacher grade (20%). Students must pass both assessed components.
Note: ACCP3611/3612/3613 Recital Preparation 1, 2 or 3 must be taken by Dip Mus students who wish to use Faculty Accompaniment staff for their public recital.
Students at this level will be working closely with their teachers to prepare their performance for jury assessment. They will gain experience in preparing for a sustained performance and further develop their critical capacities in performance workshop. On completion of this unit students should be able to perform with sound technical competence, language and musical fluency and some interpretative distinctiveness.
VSAO2713 Voice 3 (Advanced)

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Maree Ryan Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 12 one hour unit-specific performance class/week and/or unit-specific masterclasses and/or concerts. Prerequisites: VSAO1612 Corequisites: VSAO2613 Assessment: Practice/performance journal including proposal for presentations, performances and/or other participation in unit; (100%)
Note: This unit is open only to DipMus students.
In this unit students should develop critical analysis and writing skills through the construction of a performance journal. They will undertake some project-based assignments, participate in master classes and attend concerts to develop their breadth of understanding of concert and practice protocols. The unit involves participation in one-hour seminars where they have the opportunity to explore vocal performance practices in depth with other students. Advanced Principal Study allocates advanced practice time for students to prepare final programs. On completion of this unit students should be able to demonstrably connect analytical, harmonic, stylistic, technical, interpretive and musical awareness to the preparation of their specific repertoire.
VSAO2714 Voice 4 (Advanced)

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Maree Ryan Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 12 one hour unit-specific performance class/week and/or unit-specific masterclasses and/or concerts. Prerequisites: VSAO2713 Corequisites: VSAO2614 Assessment: Practice/performance journal; presentations, performance participation in unit classes as required; (100%)
Note: This unit is open only to Dip.Mus students.
In this unit students should continue to develop critical analysis and writing skills through the construction of a performance journal. They will undertake some project-based assignments, participate in master classes and attend concerts to develop their breadth of understanding of concert and practice protocols. Advanced Principal Study allocates advanced practice time for students to prepare final programs. On completion of this unit students should be able to perform a public recital demonstrating analytical, harmonic, stylistic, technical, interpretive and musical awareness in their specific recital repertoire.
VSAO3615 Voice 5

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Maree Ryan Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 9 one hour lessons and 3 master classes/semester and performance workshop/week. Prerequisites: VSAO2614 Assessment: Teacher grade (100%)
Note: Students are strongly recommended to enrol concurrently in VSAO3645 Diction for Performance 1.
Students in this unit will continue to refine their vocal foundation, build musical and artistic skills and the attributes essential for a flexible and broad engagement with musical performance. They will attend individual lessons, and performance workshop. On completion of this unit students should be able to demonstrate progress in technical achievement, awareness of stylistic diversity, and a sense of their individual creativity.
VSAO3616 Voice 6

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Maree Ryan Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 9 one hour lessons and 3 master classes/semester and performance workshop/week. Prerequisites: VSAO3615 Assessment: Jury exam assessed by panel - 20 minutes. Panel grade (80%), Teacher grade (20%). Students must pass both assessed components.
Note: Students are strongly recommended to enrol concurrently in VSAO3646 Diction for Performance 2.
This semester will involve an early discussion with the teacher regarding the programme and the suitability of repertoire for the student's individual presentation. They will be supported through opportunities to present aspects of their recital work during performance workshop. On completion of this unit students should be able to perform with sound technical facility, awareness of stylistic diversity, meaningful text expression and a sense of their individual creativity.
VSAO3215 Voice 5 (Extended)

Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Maree Ryan Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 13 one to one lessons/semester, 2 hours/week of performance workshop or unit specific classes Prerequisites: VSAO2614 Prohibitions: VSAO3615, VSAO3715 Assessment: Teacher grade (50%), Unit assessment including at least 2 performances at Performance Workshop (50%). Students must pass both assessed components.
Students in this unit will continue to refine their instrumental foundation, build musical and artistic skills and the attributes essential to a flexible and broad engagement with musical performance. On completion of this unit students should be able to demonstrate progress in technical achievement, awareness of stylistic diversity, and a sense of their individual creativity.
VSAO3216 Voice 6 (Extended)

Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Maree Ryan Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 13 one to one lessons/semester, 2 hours/week of performance workshop or unit specific classes, including at least 2 performances in the Performance Workshop. Prerequisites: VSAO3215 or VSAO3615 Prohibitions: VSAO3616, VSAO3716 Assessment: Public recital at junior level assessed by panel (40 mins) (80%), Teacher grade (20%). Students must pass both assessed components.
Note: ACCP3611/3612/3613 Recital Preparation 1, 2 or 3 must be taken by students who wish to use Faculty Accompaniment staff for their public recital.
This semester will involve an early discussion with the teacher regarding the programme and the suitability of repertoire for the student's individual presentation. Students will be supported through opportunities to present aspects of their recital work during performance workshop. On completion of this unit students should be able to perform a public recital demonstrating sound analytical, harmonic, stylistic, technical, interpretive and musical awareness in their specific recital repertoire.
VSAO4217 Voice 7 (Extended)

Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Maree Ryan Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 13 one to one lessons/semester, 2 hours/week of performance workshop or unit specific classes Prerequisites: VSAO3216 or VSAO3616 Prohibitions: VSAO4617, VSAO4717 Assessment: Teacher grade (50%), Unit assessment including at least 2 performances at Performance Workshop (50%). Students must pass both assessed components.
This unit comes prior to the final recital requirements of Principal Study 8. Students should use this unit to reflect on previous instrumental strengths and weaknesses, determine a recital programme that will enable them to demonstrate their musical proficiency, creativity, artistry and mastery of their instrument/voice and specific musical genres. Students work in close relation to their teachers and participate in performance workshop. On completion of this unit the students should be able to perform with considerable technical facility, awareness of stylistic diversity, and a sense of their individual creativity.
VSAO4218 Voice 8 (Extended)

Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Maree Ryan Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 13 one to one lessons/semester, 2 hours/week of performance workshop or unit specific classes, including at least 2 performances in the Performance Workshop. Prerequisites: VSAO4217 or VSAO4617 Prohibitions: VSAO4618, VSAO4718 Assessment: Public recital at senior level assessed by panel (50 mins) (80%), Teacher grade (20%). Students must pass both assessed components.
In this unit, students prepare for their final recital programme. Students will present a public senior recital that will be assessed by a panel. They will undertake individual lessons that will focus on their artistic and technical performance preparation. On completion of this unit students should be able to perform a public recital with high levels of musical and interpretive awareness, technical facility, an interest and involvement in the art form, and a display of flair, creativity and empathy with other performers.

Opera Voice

VSAO2013 Opera Voice 4

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Maree Ryan Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1hr individual lesson and two concert practices/wk. Prerequisites: VSAO2012 Corequisites: VSAO2624 Assessment: Jury exam of three contrasting arias, in the original language. Panel - Unit members (80%),Teacher grade (20%). Two performance workshop performances.
This semester focuses on additional refinement of technical skills, musicality and interpretative flair.
Through these tools a deeper confidence in characterisation will reflect greater command and intensity in performance. Developing linguistic skills will project in more meaningful text emphasis and interpretative flair. Interaction in performance workshops and productions should result in effective and additional personal insights into personal performance. On completion of this unit students should be able to perform with sound technical competence, with additional interpretative individuality.
VSAO3010 Opera Voice 5

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Maree Ryan Session: Semester 1 Classes: 1hr individual lesson and two concert practices/wk. Prerequisites: VSAO2013 Corequisites: VSAO3625 Assessment: Teacher grade (100%). Two Performance Workshop performances.
In this unit, which comes prior to the final recital, students will reflect on previous individual performance strengths and weaknesses. Through performance workshops and productions students will work in close collaboration with each other to gain further experience of peer learning and creative expression. A recital programme or role should reflect the individual strengths of each performer. On completion of this unit, students should be able to demonstrate progress in technical achievement, awareness of stylistic diversity, and a sense of individual creativity.
VSAO3011 Opera Voice 6

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Maree Ryan Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 1hr individual lesson and two concert practices/wk. Prerequisites: VSAO3010 Corequisites: VSAO3626 Assessment: Major role in opera production, or minor role and ten minute public recital, or chorus role and 20 minute public recital. Panel members (80%), Teacher grade (20%). Two Performance Workshop performances
In this final unit of study, through their individual lessons, students will focus on their artistic and technical development for performance preparation. Through performance workshop and production, students will interact with peers gaining valuable additional insights. The semester will reflect the development of the ability to communicate with technical assurance and high levels of musical and interpretative awareness. Stylistic issues, language development, characterisation and musical security will result in performances of flair, individuality and creativity. On completion of this unit the students should be able to perform a role or public recital at high levels of musical and interpretative awareness, technical facility, and display flair, creativity and effective interaction with other stage performers.