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Module Details

The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module.
Title Approaches to Historically-Informed Performance
Code MUSI301
Coordinator Dr RK Minton
Music
Ruth.Minton@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2024-25 Level 6 FHEQ First Semester 15

Aims

To gain a better understanding of the many different aspects of historically-informed performance practice.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) To understand the main principles of historically-informed performance practice.

(LO2) To apply HIP terminology in practical and/or written contexts .

(LO3) To demonstrate the ability to research and to communicate in presentation and in writing approaches to HIP that are relevant to the student’s own instrument.

(LO4) To develop an open-minded approach to HIP applications in performance practice.

(S1) Organisational skills

(S2) Communication skills

Syllabus
 

This module will cover the following topics:
• The history of historically-informed performance practice
• The different assumptions of past periods with respect to the evolution and concerns of editing and notation, doctrine of keys, doctrine of effect
• Stylistic conventions of dance, good v. bad notes
• Instrumental techniques and constructions and their evolutions
• The effect of recordings on music performance
• A study and understanding of primary and secondary sources

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method: Lecture/structure online activities
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Method: Tutorial
Description: Practical guidance based on chosen assessments (see below) over 12 weeks either in one-to-one or group tutorial context

Attendance Recorded: Yes

Self-directed Learning: Completion of assessments.

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 24

   12

       36
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 114
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Assessment ID: Assessment 1 Assessment Description: Presentation. A 10-minute presentation with audio/audio-visual/live performed examples followed by 5 minute Q&A. Students will be expected also t  15    30       
Assessment ID: Assessment 2 Assessment Description: Essay or short edition Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL penalty applies Anonymous Assessment: Yes  0    70       

Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.