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Voice Principal Study

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Voice Principal Study units

Voice (classical) principal study requirements applies to students in the following degrees. Specific requirements are listed in the relevant Voice (classical) enrolment pattern.
(a) BMusic (Performance):
(i) 72 credit points in Voice 1-2, 3-8 (Extended).
(b) BMusic/BAdvanced Studies (Performance):
(i) 72 credit points in Voice 1-2, 3-8 (Extended).
(c) BMusic (Music Education):
(i) 24 credit points in Voice 1-4.
(d) Diploma of Music:
(i) 24 credit points in Voice 1-4.
VSAO1611 Voice 1

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Rowena Cowley Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 13 x 1hr lessons/semester, 1 x 2hr vocal performance class/week, 1 x formal performance workshop performances/semester and attendance as required Assessment: Teacher grade (70%), vocal performance class (30%), performance workshop (pass/fail). Students must pass all assessments. Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Students will explore repertoire appropriate to their individual development, with an emphasis on the development of technical skills, musical expression, diction/language and communication. In lessons, vocal performance class and performance workshop, students apply these skills in performance and while reflecting on their own and peers' work. On completion of this unit students should be able to demonstrate technical, musical, musical, diction/language and performance skills that will prepare their vocal studies at higher levels.
VSAO1612 Voice 2

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Rowena Cowley Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 13 x 1hr lessons/semester, 1 x 2hr vocal performance class/week, 2 x formal performance workshop performances/semester and attendance as required. Prerequisites: VSAO1611 Assessment: 1 x 20 min Jury performance (50%), vocal performance class (30%) teacher grade (20%), performance workshop (pass/fail). Students must pass all assessments. Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Students will continue to develop an approach to repertoire that supports their technical development, musical and textual expression. Lessons, vocal performance class and performance workshop provide opportunities for informal and formal performance and feedback. On completion of this unit, a short jury recital performance provides an opportunity to demonstrate developing musical, technical and language skills that will underpin their future vocal development.
VSAO2613 Voice 3

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Rowena Cowley Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 9 x 1hr lessons/semester, 1 x 2hr vocal performance class/week, 2 x formal performance workshop performances/semester and attendance as required Prerequisites: VSAO1612 Assessment: Teacher grade (70%), vocal performance class (30%), performance workshop (pass/fail). Students must pass all assessments. Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
In this unit students will negotiate with their teacher a programme of study that supports their technical, musical, diction/language and communicative development. Lessons, vocal performance class and performance workshop provide opportunities for informal and formal performance. Performance analysis is encouraged through feedback from peers and faculty. On completion of this unit students should be able to demonstrate growing technical competence, fluency and some interpretative distinctiveness.
VSAO2213 Voice 3 (Extended)

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Rowena Cowley Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 13 x 1hr lessons/semester, 1 x 2hr vocal performance class/week, 2 x formal performance workshop performances/semester and attendance as required. Prerequisites: VSAO1612 Assessment: Teacher grade (70%), vocal performance class (30%), performance workshop (pass/fail). Students must pass all assessments. Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
In this unit students will negotiate with their teacher a programme of study that supports their technical, musical, diction/language and communicative development. Lessons, vocal performance class and performance workshop provide opportunities for informal and formal performance. Performance analysis is encouraged through feedback from peers and faculty. On completion of this unit students should be able to demonstrate growing technical competence, fluency and some interpretative distinctiveness.
VSAO2614 Voice 4

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Rowena Cowley Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 9 x 1hr lessons/semester, 1 x 2hr vocal performance class/week, 2 x formal performance workshops/semester and attendance as required Prerequisites: VSAO2613 Assessment: 1 x 20 min jury qualifying exam (80%), vocal performance class (10%), teacher grade (10%), performance workshops (pass/fail). Students must pass all assessments. Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
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 vocal performance class and performance workshop. On completion of this unit students should be able to perform with sound technique, language/diction and musical fluency and some interpretative distinctiveness.
VSAO2214 Voice 4 (Extended)

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Rowena Cowley Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 13 x 1hr lessons/semester, 1 x 2hr vocal performance class/week, 2 x formal performance workshops/semester and attendance as required. Prerequisites: VSAO2213 Assessment: 1 x 25min jury qualifying exam (80%), vocal performance class (10%), teacher grade (10%), performance workshops (pass/fail). Students must pass all assessments. Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Students at this level will be working closely with their teachers to prepare a sustained performance for jury/recital assessment. Students further develop their performance and critical capacities in vocal performance class and performance workshop. On completion of this unit students should be able to perform their chosen repertoire with sound technique, language/diction and musical fluency and some interpretative distinctiveness.
VSAO3615 Voice 5

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Rowena Cowley Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 9 x 1hr lessons/semester, 1 x 2hr vocal performance class/week, 2 x formal performance workshops/semester and attendance as required. Prerequisites: VSAO2614 Assessment: Teacher grade (70%), vocal performance class (30%), performance workshop (pass/fail) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
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.
VSAO3215 Voice 5 (Extended)

Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Rowena Cowley Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 13 x 1hr lessons/semester, 1 x 2hr vocal performance class/week, 2 x formal performance workshops/semester and attendance as required. Prerequisites: VSAO2214 Assessment: Teacher grade (70%), vocal performance class (30%), performance workshop (pass/fail). Students must pass all assessments. Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Students in this unit will continue to refine their technical, musical and artistic skills in support of 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.
VSAO3616 Voice 6

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Rowena Cowley Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 9 x 1hr lessons/semester, 1 x 2hr performance workshop/week, 2x formal performance workshops/semester and attendance as required. Prerequisites: VSAO3615 Assessment: 1 x 20-25min jury exam (80%), vocal performance class (10%), teacher grade (10%). Students must pass all assessments. Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
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 vocal performance class and 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.
VSAO3216 Voice 6 (Extended)

Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Rowena Cowley Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 13 x 1hr lessons/semester, 1 x 2hr vocal performance class/week, 2 x formal performance workshops/semester and attendance as required. Prerequisites: VSAO3215 Assessment: 1 x 40min public recital at junior level (80%), teacher grade (10%), vocal performance class (10%), 2 x formal performance workshops/semester. Students must pass all assessments. Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Note: Recital Preparation 1, 2 or 3 must be taken by students who wish to use the Collaborative Piano 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 vocal performance class and 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: Dr Rowena Cowley Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 13 x 1hr lessons/semester, 1 x 2hr vocal performance class/week, 2 x formal performance workshops/semester and attendance as required. Prerequisites: VSAO3216 Assessment: Teacher grade (70%), vocal performance class (30%), performance workshop (pass/fail). Students must pass all assessments. Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
This unit comes prior to the final recital requirements of Principal Study 8. Students should use this unit to reflect on previous strengths and weaknesses, determine a recital program that will enable them to demonstrate their musical proficiency, creativity, artistry and mastery of their voice and specific musical genres. Students work in close relation to their teachers and participate in performance workshops. 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: Dr Rowena Cowley Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 13 x 1hr lesson/semeseter, 1 x 2hr performance workshop/week, 2 x formal performance workshop performances/semester and attendance as required. Prerequisites: VSAO4217 Assessment: 1 x 50min public recital at senior level (80%), teacher grade (10%), vocal performance class (10%). Students must pass all assessments. Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Note: Recital Preparation 1, 2 or 3 must be taken by students who wish to use the Collaborative Piano staff for their public recital.
In this unit, students prepare for their final recital program. 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.