Module Details
| Module Code: |
MUSC8083 |
| Title: |
Musical Direction 1
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Long Title:
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Musical Direction 1
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| NFQ Level: |
Advanced |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2018/19 ( September 2018 ) |
| Field of Study: |
2121 - Music & Performing Arts
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| Module Description: |
This module examines the practical considerations of musical direction in a popular music environment with focus placed on leadership. The student arranges music for a small ensemble and after feedback from the initial submission organizes, rehearses then performs the music in a live context. Aspects of conducting as they relate to popular music performance are also examined.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Show awareness of and respond to the practical considerations encountered when leading a small ensemble |
| LO2 |
Prepare arrangements of approved music for rhythm section and small ensemble (horns and/or strings) |
| LO3 |
Respond appropriately in performance to feedback received on arrangements |
| LO4 |
Direct and lead the arrangements in a live performance situation |
| LO5 |
Display appropriate conducting and leadership skills throughout the performance |
| 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).
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| 12904 |
MUSC8078 |
Arranging 2 |
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.
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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| 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.
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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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Performance
The performance of submitted arrangements, implementing as appropriate any feedback received on the submission. The student's ability to lead the performance in a musically coherent fashion is examined.
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Practical considerations
An exploration of the day-to-day practical considerations of an MD, such as hiring of musicians, stylistic appropriateness and complexity of the music, rehearsal technique, technical considerations such as PA, utilization of MIDI and/or tracks, lighting and preparation of venue etc
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Conducting
An exploration of the modern-day conducting techniques utilized by MDs operating in a popular music milieu
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Continuous assessment
Each individual student in monitored on a weekly basis. The continuous assessment mark is comprised of attendance, preparedness for and contribution to the weekly class.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
Assessments
| 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.
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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 |
| Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) |
Contact |
Musical Direction session |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Examine Conducting styles, Score Reading, Critical Analysis of Audio, Develop relevant vocabulary for Direction of artist or ensemble. |
Every Week |
6.00 |
6 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
1.00 |
| This module has no Part Time workload. |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Joseph A. Labuta. (2009), Basic Conducting Techniques, 6th. Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River [N.J.], [ISBN: 978-0136011934].
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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Elizabeth A. H. Green, Mark Gibson. (2004), The Modern Conductor, 7th. Pearson Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, N.J., [ISBN: 978-0131826564].
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John E. Williamson, Kenneth L. Neidig (Editor). (2007), Rehearsing the Band, 1st. Meredith Music Publications, [ISBN: 978-1574630930].
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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Weblink, What is the point of a conductor?,
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Weblink, Orchestra Conductor: Part Artist / Part
Scientist,
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Weblink, Gerard Schwarz : Conducting Lesson,
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Weblink, Peter Fender : Baton Exercises,
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Weblink, Conducting with Michelle Willis: Lessons
1-10,
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