Module Details

Module Code: MUSC8013
Title: Conducting 1 - Small Choral
Long Title: Conducting 1 - Small Choral
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: A module in advanced conducting, focussed on small-scale ensembles and singing groups, directed mostly without baton. The module will be taught to small groups, typically 6. In the case of over-enrolment, selective procedures will apply.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Thoroughly prepare in private an item for small choir
LO2 Securely & communicatively conduct an item for small choir
LO3 Coach an individual or group in basic vocal technique and confidently rehearse an item for small choir
LO4 Coach an amateur choir in French, German, Italian & Irish pronunciation; translate standard Latin texts (Mass; Requiem)
LO5 Discern the inner lines in choral music
LO6 Prepare a choral score at the piano
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).
Conducting with Orchestration 2, or demonstrated equivalent ability in conducting.
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.
Demonstrated conducting ability
 
Indicative Content
Conducting
Working with the class in rehearsing, singing and performing of small choral items; compiling of brief reflective portfolio of notes
Language
Study of French, German, Italian, Irish & Latin texts in the repertory
Related Skills
Aural perception of inner choral lines; score-reading at keyboard
Project
According to individual needs - e.g. work with student's own choir or similar work; practice of vocal technique by a non-singer; Tai-Chi; critical study of recordings; etc.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Conduct and rehearse short choral items in French, German, Italian & Irish
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6
Assessment Description
Score-reading; aural perception; Latin texts
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Project relating to Choral rehearsal (e.g. own choir; study of vocal technique or Tai-Chi, etc.)
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
Lab Contact Group choral work with individual coaching and assessments Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Private study and practice Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Various composers. repertory items, available from the lecturer.
  • Cutts, Alan. Voice Training booklet, available from the lecturer.
  • Cutts, Alan. Music Visible Books 1, 2 & 3, available from the lecturer.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • CD, Cutts, Alan. choral recordings, available from the lecturer.
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_GMUSC_8 Bachelor of Music (Honours) 7 Elective