Module Details

Module Code: MUSC8060
Title: Repertory Engagement 6
Long Title: Repertory Engagement 6
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2121 - Music & Performing Arts
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module provides a variety of opportunities for the learner to further develop the skills necessary to be an active, informed and critical ensemble musician and audience member.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Recognise and describe the individual stylistic features of various composers' music ranging from 1850 to 1900
LO2 Participate successfully as an active member of a large ensemble
LO3 Apply critical evaluation to the performance of others and new repertory
LO4 Assimilate and manifest knowledge gained through attending public concerts
LO5 Produce evidence of research into and programme notes for relevant repertoire of the period
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
Students should meet the membership requirements for the appropriate large ensemble, which may include an audition.
 
Indicative Content
Repertory Studies
A survey of representative works from 1850 to 1900; particularly the works of Nationalist composers and the key exponents of Romantic opera
Concert Attendance
Audited attendance at five specified concerts by approved performers
Large Ensemble Performance
Rehearse and perform with one of the approved large ensembles of the CSM
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 2,3
Assessment Description
Input to Large Ensemble
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 25
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 3,4
Assessment Description
Concert Attendance and Concert Reviews
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 1,5
Assessment Description
Complete a template describing an appropriate own choice work from the relevant period and write a programme note
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 25
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
Identification of works and styles
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Class Lecture Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Large Ensemble Rehearsal or Performance Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Concert attendance, study, individual practice and listening Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Plantinga, Leon. (1984), Romantic Music - A History of Musical Style in 19th century Europe, Norton, [ISBN: 0-393-95196-0].
  • Pratt, George. (1998), Aural Awareness, Chapter 7, Oxford Universoty Press, Oxford, [ISBN: 019879021X].
  • Poultney, David. (1996), Studying Music History: Learning, Reasoning and Writing about Music History and Literature, 2nd edition. Prentice Hall, New Jersey, p.237, [ISBN: 0-13-190224-5].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Sadie, Stanley (ed.). (2001), The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, MacMillan, [ISBN: 0-333-60800-3].
  • Trevor Herbert. (2001), Music In Words, Chapter 1, ABRSM, London, [ISBN: 186096236X].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
Other Resources
  • CDs/Audio Files as specified by the lecturer.
  • Musical Scores as specified by the lecturer.
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_GMUSC_8 Bachelor of Music (Honours) 6 Mandatory