Assessment

Solo Performance 100%

Module Aims

The aim of this module is two-fold: to introduce the learner to organ repertoire from the European liturgical tradition and to the art of liturgical accompaniment.

Indicative Syllabus

Provided on a weekly basis by the lecturer and customised to the level/development of the student

Learning Outcomes

• — LO1: Adapt their playing style to a range of pipe organs.
• — LO2: Present two contrasting pieces of moderate difficulty from the solo repertoire
• — LO3: Demonstrate a secure organ technique, on both manuals and pedals.
• — LO4: Understand basic conventions regarding organ registration and selection of tone colours.
• — LO5: Present a moderately-difficult liturgical accompaniment with musical sensitivity and security
• — LO6: Draw on reliable techniques which help combat performance nerves

Bibliography

• — Videro, Finn, Orgelschule (Edition Wilhelm Hansen)
• — Rutter, John (ed.), European Sacred Music (O.U. P. 1996)