1. DEMONSTRATE A SYSTEMATIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE CURRENT PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN YOUR CHOSEN PERFORMANCE SPECIALISM - VOCALS - AND KNOW HOW YOUR OWN PERFORMANCE ABILITY CAN BE INTEGRATED AND APPLIED IN RELATION TO AUDITIONS / CASTINGS / SESSION WORK.
Knowledge and Understanding

2. EVALUATE OWN PERFORMANCE PROWESS AND MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS REGARDING CHOICE AND STYLE OF PERFORMANCE MATERIAL WHEN PREPARING A PERSONAL VOCAL SHOWCASE.
Analysis

3. CONVEY PREFERRED VOCAL PERFORMANCE POTENTIAL WITH INSIGHT AND TO APPROPRIATE AUDIENCES, SKILFULLY UTILISING A RANGE OF SUITABLE MEDIA, BOTH TRADITIONAL AND DIGITAL. Communication

4. DEMONSTRATE AN APPROPRIATE COMBINATION OF PERFORMANCE STYLES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE WHEN CREATING A PERSONAL VOCAL SHOWCASE AIMED AT EMPLOYMENT AT ENTRY LEVEL. Application

5. CAREFULLY CONSIDER PERSONAL PERFORMANCE STRENGTHS AND LIMITATIONS IN RELATION TO OWN PROGRESSION AIMS IN ORDER TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS REGARDING THE CONTENT OF YOUR SHOWCASE DEMONSTRATING YOUR VOCAL EXPERTISE
Reflection

Those studying on a specialist music pathway (Vocals) will be assessed on their vocal prowess.

Assessment One: Showcase 100%
A professionally presented 8 -10 minute performance showcase in front of an audience demonstrating your performance prowess and versatility, supported by an online portfolio aimed at employment as an entry level performer.
(LO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

Formative Assessment:
Presentation of work in progress

A Performance Showcase is an opportunity for a musician to present their material for the purpose of attracting and securing employment. This module is designed to give you the opportunity to reflect on previous practical training and develop a performance (or performances) that showcases your talent and versatility. (Vocals) It is expected that you will showcase your ability by presenting work across a range of styles, demonstrating your versatility as a vocalist whilst also focussing on your individual strengths. A coherent and detailed understanding of the current professional environment of your chosen specialism and global employment opportunities should inform your evaluative decisions regarding choice and style of performance material. This in turn should develop you as a thinking performer, aware of your personal performance strengths and limitations, enabling you in future to make informed, educated decisions when applying for suitable employment / session opportunities.

In order to present a suitable range of evidence, you may choose to draw on previous work but you must include current performance material. Your Showcase should be thoughtfully created to a highly professional standard, clearly communicating your potential as a vocalist.

You will deliver an 8 -10 minute performance of your showcase to an audience (typically tutors with industry experience and other industry professionals) demonstrating an appropriate combination of skills, and respond to feedback on the various aspects of your performance and advice on how to move forward. You will also produce a record of your showcase and present it utilising an appropriate online platform for the purpose of communicating your performance potential to prospective employers worldwide.

Whilst you will be spending the majority of your time in guided independent study and rehearsal, you will also participate in the following activities:
¿ Introductory briefing and explanation of assessment method,
¿ Workshops to include -
o Ideas generation
o Repertoire building
o Presentation skills
o Recording workshops
o Confidence building
o reflective practice and responding to feedback
¿ Individual and group tutorials
¿ Group critique allowing constructive and evaluative discussions,
¿ Engagement with industry specialists

Music Texts
Various (2002) Audition Songs for Professional Singers: 31 Essential Audition Songs for Women: Music Sales Ltd
Various (2000) Audition Songs for Professional Singers: Men: Music Sales Ltd
Various(2005) Definitive Audition Songbook: Faber Music Ltd
Various (2000) Professional Singers' Audition Book: 38 Essential Audition Songs for Women: Music Sales Ltd
Goodrick, M. (1987) - The Advancing Guitarist: Applying Guitar Concepts & Techniques: Hal Leonard
Dimon, T. (2018) - Anatomy Of The Voice: An Illustrated Guide For Singers, Vocal Coaches, and Speech Therapists: North Atlantic Books.
Dahlgreen, M. (1963) - 4-Way Coordination: A Method Book for the Development of Complete Independence on the Drum Set: Henry adler inc.
Tiernan, S. (2011) - Contemporary Piano Technique: Coordinating Breadth, Movement, and Sound: Hal Leonard

Vocals
Dimon, T. (2018) - Anatomy Of The Voice: An Illustrated Guide For Singers, Vocal Coaches, and Speech Therapists: North Atlantic Books.
Various (2017) - Trinity College London Vocal Exercises from 2018 (Initial to Grade 8): Trinity College London Press
Various (2014) - Vocal Exercises For Building Strength, Endurance And Facility: Hal Leonard
De Haas, R (2018) - The Path of the Voice: Favre Sa
Brophy, B (2012) - The Singers Instinct: Activate the 4 Impulses that Unleash the Power of Singing: BBVS

Rehearsal & Performance Space
Internet and IT Access
VLE
Music, instruments, backline equipment
Recording equipment
Viewing equipment to support reflective practice