Module Details

Module Code: MUSC8080
Title: Popular Ensemble Workshop 7
Long Title: Popular Ensemble Workshop 7
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 is the seventh in a progressive series of group workshop modules. It facilitates the student’s advanced practical engagement with popular music repertory and the development of public performance. Intensive directed tuition extends musical, technical and stylistic precision across various musical genres in the context of public performance. Students are required to lead by example - progressively managing their time and effectively streamlining daily practice routines to aid the collaborative development of each ensemble and a short public performance.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Musically engage an audience through a short public performance of challenging and stylistically varied ensemble repertory.
LO2 Streamline the management of an efficient practice regime to enhance the collaborative development of each ensemble and set example to peers.
LO3 Integrate stylistic choices with proficient instrumental technique to expresively interact with musical peers.
LO4 Successfully integrate technical ability with sympathetic musical choices to perform a short improvised solo section with an ensemble.
LO5 Demonstrate consistent sight-reading precision to streamline rehearsal productivity.
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.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Public Performance Development:
The progressive development of musical, technical, stylistic considerations is addressed within the context of authentic ensemble interaction and active audience engagement.
Time Management:
The ability to learn independently has been established throughout previous modules. Here students are required to progressively manage their time and effectively streamline their daily practice routine in order to meet the demands of the progressive ensemble repertory.
Odd Meter Repertory:
Ensemble repertory for performance will expand to include odd meter time signatures.
Continuous Assessment:
Each individual student is monitored on a weekly basis. Considerations such as attendance/ punctuality, participation/ leadership, preparedness, development of ensemble performance ability and contribution to ensemble progress are all taken into account in the context of the progressive requirements of the module.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Sectional Workshop performance evaluating individual students role within an ensemble setting - in the context of appropriate repertory
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 25
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Sectional Workshop continuous assessment: Continuous assessment of the individual learner within the ensemble setting - as described in indicative content.
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 25
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Short public Popular Music Ensemble performance evaluating individual students role within an ensemble – in the context of appropriate repertory.
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 25
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Popular Music Ensemble continuous assessment: Continuous assessment of the individual learner within the ensemble setting - as described in indicative content.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

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
Tutorial Contact Sectional Workshop. Every Week 0.75 0.75
Tutorial Contact Popular Music Ensemble. Every Week 1.75 1.75
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Individual instrumental /ensemble practice. Every Week 4.50 4.5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.50
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Module lecturer. Specific ensemble repertory authored and compiled by the lecturer - accompanied by recommended listening.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Peter Erskine. Time Awareness: For All Musicians, Alfred Music Publishing (2005) [ISBN: 0739038540].
  • Various. The Real Book, Hal Leonard Corporation; 6th Revised Edition (2005) [ISBN: 0634060384].
  • Jonathan Dunsby. Performing Music: Shared Concerns, Clarendon (1996) [ISBN: 0198166427].
  • John Rink. Musical Performance: A Guide to Understanding, Cambridge University Press (2002) [ISBN: 0521788625].
  • Kenny Werner. (1996), Effortless Mastery: Liberating the master musician within, Jamey Aebersold, [ISBN: 978-156224003].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_GPOPM_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Popular Music 7 Mandatory