Harpsichord A

Playing the prepared repertoire under the guidance of your tutor Observing your fellow students and listening to the tutor’s comments - an opportunity to make notes, listen and compare, develop critical judgement Sharing and discussing problems, solutions, ideas Reading handouts of notes, e.g. tables of ornaments, figured bass examples Listening to tutor’s lectures and presentations Attending external events (optional - possible further cost of ticket and travel) Performing in front of your fellow students at the end of term informal concerts You will need to follow and contribute to discussions in English. Music Study can include the use of digital resources such as listening to recordings, watching videos online, using appropriate mobile applications and following Moodle -Morley's virtual learning environment- to enhance your learning inside and outside the classroom. Music study also offers a range of benefits including being an enjoyable way to enhance wellbeing. Music practice at Morley can also serve to enhance skills relevant for employment including developing creativity, developing high-concentration levels, building self-confidence, working to deadlines, being able to control nerves and working as part of a team.

There are no special precautions. As with all music learning, good level of focus and self-discipline are necessary. Achievement on your course will be measured by whether you meet the learning outcomes above.. Your progress towards achieving the learning outcomes will be reviewed throughout the course. At the start of the course you will have an opportunity to discuss these with your tutor and set your own personal targets, linked to the learning outcomes and future goals i.e.: progression to another course. Excellent attendance and punctuality is required from all students. This course requires study/completion of activities outside of class time.

Music (repertoire will be decided by the tutor each term), notebook, pencil; optionally manuscript paper.

You may be interested in other Early Music courses that Morley College offers, such as 'Morley Baroque Instruments', 'Morley Baroque Ensemble'. You may also be interested in any of the 'Listener's Guide to Music' courses, such as the 'Brief History of Western Music'.