Historical Performance Consort

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

• Verbally articulate basic concepts of historical performance practice related to phrasing, articulation, affect, rhetorical delivery, rubato, tempo, rhythm, tone color, and technique, as applicable in the performance of Baroque and Classical repertoire.

• Recognize performances that are grounded in historical practice.

• Utilize, at a basic level of mastery, historical instrumental or vocal performance techniques that incorporate performance practices of the applicable period.

• Recognize information embedded in historical notation that does not reflect the assumptions of modern notation.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure	Percentage/Points
Performances	70%
Attendance and Participation (playing in class, giving feedback)	15%
Class Preparation (readings, online discussions)	15%

Grading Scale:

Percentage	Letter Grade
94–100	A
90–93	A–
87–89	B+
84–86	B
80–83	B–
77–79	C+
74–76	C
70–73	C–
68–69	D+
66–67	D
65	D–
0–64	F

Attendance/Participation:

Attendance and participation are graded components of this class. Students are expected to attend all classes. Excused absences are given in accordance with UNCG’s Religious Observance policy or at the discretion of the instructor.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

Students are required to purchase all digital/sheet music presented for performance/evaluation, and any equipment or accessories required for performance by the instructor. Photocopies of copyrighted material are not allowed.