1. MAKE JUDGEMENTS REGARDING YOUR SOLO DRUM PERFORMANCE STRENGTHS AND LIMITATIONS AND ACTION PLAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF SKILLS IN ORDER TO PURSUE YOUR MUSICAL DIRECTION WITH CLEAR PURPOSE, VISION AND ARTISTRY.
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2. QUESTION ESTABLISHED SOLO DRUM PERFORMANCE PRACTISE IN ORDER TO INFORM DECISION-MAKING, ALLOWING YOU TO EXERCISE PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR NEGOTIATING A PLATFORM FOR PRESENTATION.
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3. UTILISE YOUR EXISTING SECTOR SPECIFIC AND TRANSFERABLE SKILLS IN ORDER TO REHEARSE AND PERFORM UNACCOMPANIED AS A DRUMMER AND FOLLOW ESTABLISHED PRACTISE REGIMES IN ORDER TO PERFECT EXISTING ABILITIES AND ACQUIRE NEW SKILLS.
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Assessment 1: Performance Portfolio (100%)

A 25 minute solo drum performance of a repertoire of songs that you have chosen, underpinned by:
¿ Evidence of understanding of target market (fan base and demographic)
¿ Evidence of planning and organising the solo performance event
¿ Identification of promotion opportunities and production of marketing materials

[Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 3]
Formative Assessment:
Observation of progress through workshops and the rehearsal process

This module is designed to enable you to further develop your drum skills and refine your repertoire. It requires you to demonstrate a clear purpose and vision for your artistic expression, taking personal responsibility for choosing an appropriate collection of songs, making decisions with regards to planning and organising a solo performance event, and also the development of marketing material such as photographs, business cards, single and/or album and merchandise design.

It is important for drummers to have a clear idea of the demographic that they are aiming to appeal to. This is particularly important when working with a record company, as they will have a demographic and fan base in mind for you as soon as you sign to their label. It is important to also consider how to appeal beyond your demographic as this will increase ticket sales for shows and income via royalties. This module will help you to identify your target market.

Self-awareness as an entertaining artist is intrinsically important, as is ensuring your audience is not alienated. This applies whether you are playing a small acoustic show or on a large-scale tour. Through this module you will explore how to become more self-aware and the techniques you can apply in order to involve your audience during a solo performance.
You will continue to develop your drumming prowess through a combination of practical exercises, personalised workshops, self-directed learning and visits from practitioners. This module will help you to refine all aspects of your performance technique, preparing you for record company showcases and working as a professional within the industry. You will refine your practice regime, your repertoire and stage technique, responding constructively to feedback.

The module will culminate in a 25 minute live solo performance to an audience, through which you will perform a repertoire of songs chosen by you for the purpose of presenting yourself with a personal style and artistic direction as a drummer. This will be your opportunity to have a clear definition and make a statement of who you are and who you want to be as a drummer. Additionally, you will be expected to identify opportunities for promotion whether it is recorded songs, live performance and accompanying marketing material. Furthermore, you will articulate an understanding of a clear target to appeal to a fan base and demographic, identifying the individuals that this is going to appeal to, with the hope of reaching beyond.

You will develop a greater appreciation for the way other roles are required to support you as a drummer and through your planning and performance you will engage with others in a professional manner.

Strategies in this module are active and practically focussed allowing you to refine your drum skills and extend your repertoire through rehearsal and live performance. Learning activities are intended for you to make sense of your prior learning in a professional work related context and to build confidence and professional integrity. You will continue to learn from others by exploring existing work and by making connections with the tasks you have been set. These tasks will challenge you to combine and refine your abilities through discovery and problem solving. The assignment will require you to engage in independent learning and there will be an expectation throughout this module that you approach this requirement proactively in order that your progress is not hindered.

Learning will be facilitated through the following:

¿ Analysis of drummers in terms of performance, charisma and personality
¿ Artist demographic study
¿ Artistic self-awareness, market awareness and promotion workshop
¿ Performance rehearsal exercises and presentation skills workshops
¿ Audience interaction exercises with critiques
¿ Performance recordings and playbacks supported by formative feedback
¿ Opportunities to interact with visiting practitioners
¿ Live performance to audience
¿ Individual tutorials

Bruser, M. (1997) The Art Of Practicing: A Guide To Making Music From The Heart: Crown publications
Dahlgreen, M. (1963) - 4-Way Coordination: A Method Book for the Development of Complete Independence on the Drum Set: Henry adler inc.
Gallway, T. (2015) The Inner Game of Music: Pan
Hooper, D. (2013) Six-Figure Musician - How to Sell More Music, Get More People to Your Shows, and Make More Money in the Music: MusicMarketing.com
Klickstein, G. (2009) The Musician’s Way: A Guide to Practice, Performance and Wellness: Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
Lamb, J. (2015) - Anatomy of Drumming : Move Better, Feel Better, Play Better: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Rich, B. (2006) - Modern Interpretation of Snare Drum Rudiments: Hal Leonard

¿ Practice/rehearsal rooms
¿ Drum Kits
¿ Listening facilities
¿ Microphones and recording equipment when necessary.
¿ A large room will be needed for solo performances.
¿ Access to a variety of rehearsal and performance areas.
¿ Specialist performance and rehearsal spaces appropriate to your musical direction
¿ PA equipment
¿ Whiteboard
¿ Projector