| | | | Performing Arts is the study of creating and performing works of art, music, dance and drama. Skills learned include: arranging, transcribing and conducting musical compositions and scores, playing musical instruments, singing as a soloist or member of an ensemble, band, orchestra or choir, critically analysing music form and harmony, choreographing dance to harmonise with music and subject, illustrate a story, convey emotion or complement a musical show, creating and interpreting roles for productions to communicate their subject and meaning, producing and directing musical, comedy and drama performances. The main purpose of this field of study is to develop an understanding of the artistic and technical aspects of the creation, production and performance of music, dance and drama and the history, development and theory of performing arts. It also involves developing the ability to design, create and perform an original piece of work either individually or with others.
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