Individual Performance Studies
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Individual Performance Studies is dedicated to a hands-on approach to the performance of music under the supervision of professional Viennese musicians. MS 391A for one credit requires:
- 5 hours of private instruction
- 25 or more hours of independent practice
For each private lesson, students are expected to complete and document five hours of independent practice. Students enrolled in Individual Performance Studies may not use private instruction or hours of preparation that are required as a part of the Music Performance Workshop in order to receive credit for this course.
(During the semester, MS 391A is offered for 1 credit, and MS 391C is offered for 3 credits.)
By the end of the course, students will:
- be able to demonstrate improvement in their performance ability and knowledge of the instrument
- develop specific musical skills, including stylistic interpretative abilities and practice techniques
- expand their repertoire
Personal instruction.
Students must arrange for private instruction at their own initiative. They are required to document their practice times and the date and length of every private lesson. The instructor will complete a written evaluation form that provides an assessment of the student’s musicianship, preparation, progress, and any other relevant issues. The student is responsible for ensuring that this written evaluation is turned into the Registrar’s Office at the IES Abroad Center before the end of the semester.
This course is offered during the regular semester and in the summer. For summer sections, the course schedule is condensed, but the content, learning outcomes, and contact hours are the same.
