MUSC 256 Stage Performance Techniques I. Students will learn how to construct and organize a concert from A to Z. Students will have to produce arrangements for all instruments involved, and assume a leadership role in rehearsals. They will be required to perform a wide variety of music at their instrument.
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 30 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 2 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- The students will gain experience in live performances by being exposed to a wide variety of musical styles and duplicate what they have learned into their own showcases.
Teaching and Learning Approach
Stage Performance Techniques is designed to deepen our understanding of all of the elements that go into a live
performance. This class will be comprised of both in-class discussion and rehearsing, leading to a final
performance. Lectures, listening, self-evaluation, class critique, and audio and video resources will be used to
supplement learning.Learning Resources
Required:
Materials will be provided by instructor
Optional:
"Effortless Mastery" by Kenny Werner
"The War of Art" by Steven PressfieldDetailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
1. Orientation - Introduction and Course Overview
2. Bandleading
3. Planning a Show: Building the Setlist
4. Rehearsing
5. Full Run Through. Technical and lighting request forms.
6. Dress Rehearsal
7. Performance Week!
8. In-Class Self Evaluation
9. Next Years' Showcase Preparation Discussion
10. Favourite Live Performance PresentationsAssessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Weekly Performance and Participation | 1 | 40% |
| Self-evaluation | 1 | 30% |
| Public Performance | 1 | 30% |
| Total | 100% |
Grading Table
Standard Contemporary Music and Technology Program Grading Table
| Percentage | Letter Grade | GPA |
| 97 - 100 | A+ | 4.33 |
| 94 - 96.9 | A | 4.00 |
| 90 - 93.9 | A- | 3.67 |
| 87 - 89.9 | B+ | 3.33 |
| 83 - 86.9 | B | 3.00 |
| 80 - 82.9 | B- | 2.67 |
| 77 - 79.9 | C+ | 2.33 |
| 73 - 76.9 | C | 2.00 |
| 70 - 72.9 | C- | 1.67 |
| 60 - 69.9 | P | 1.00 |
| Less than 60% | F | 0.00 |
| Did not withdraw | DNW | 0.00 |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.