Module Details

Module Code: MUSC9014
Title: Conducting 1 Postgraduate
Long Title: Conducting 1 Postgraduate
NFQ Level: Expert
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2020/21 ( September 2020 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 30
Field of Study: 2121 - Music & Performing Arts
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: Rehearsal and public performance with a choir or orchestra or similar group
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate a high level of technical proficiency with conducting gesture
LO2 Demonstrate a strong ability to give rehearsal focus and pace
LO3 Design effective public performance programmes
LO4 Integrate specific research, technical and stylistic aspects to achieve an artistic 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).
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.
MUSC9011
 
Indicative Content
General
Based on their individual planning portfolio, students will concentrate on those items below most in need of attention in their work. The student may engage with choral or orchestral work exclusively, or a combination of both.
Technical Understanding
Technical understanding of the voices and/or instruments with which one is dealing.
Programme Design
Design a coherent programme that is musically and technically appropriate to the performing group, showing an awareness of, and sensitivity to, musical style. It may include a work with a soloist.
Preparation of Performing Material
Prepare material, ahead of rehearsals and to a professional standard.
Technical Skills (conductor)
Aural perception; effectiveness and range of gesture; rehearsal focus and pace; clarity and liveliness of address, verbal effectiveness.
Technical Skills (the performing group)
Tone quality; intonation; ensemble; expressive life; artistic projection to an audience.
Artistic Development
Focus on depth of score preparation; structural awareness; synthesising of historical, stylistic and contextual research to inform an individual performance.
Organisational Issues
Promotion (printed and electronic posters, programmes); professional platform presentation by the group; smooth running of all aspects of the concert.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Video submission of rehearsal process, at least one hour in duration, unabridged and unedited.
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Public Performance (panel visit and video submission).
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
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Individual practical instruction with or without performing group. Feedback is given continuously during the semester. Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Individual practice and research. Every Week 41.00 41
Total Hours 42.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 42.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Diane Wittry. (2011), Beyond the Baton, OUP USA, p.352, [ISBN: 0199773939].
  • Dave Black and Tom Gerou. (1998), Essential Dictionary of Orchestration, Alfred Pub. Co., Los Angeles, p.352, [ISBN: 0739000217].
  • Norman Del Mar. (2014), Anatomy of the Orchestra, Faber and Faber, London, p.528, [ISBN: 0571250998].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Edward A. Charlesworth and Ronald G. Nathan. (1997), Stress Management: A Comprehensive Guide to Wellness, Souvenir Press Ltd, London, p.352, [ISBN: 028563156X].
  • Esther and Jerry Hicks. (2008), The Astonishing Power Of Emotions, Hay House UK, p.288, [ISBN: 1401915779].
  • Albert J. Bernstein. (2001), Emotional Vampires, McGraw-Hill, New York, p.256, [ISBN: 0071381678].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • DVD, (2012), Carlos Kleiber in the Opera Pit - Vol 1, Classical Video Rarities.
  • DVD, (2012), Carlos Kleiber in the Opera Pit - Vol 2, Classical Video Rarities.
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_GMUSC_9 Master of Arts in Music (Taught) 2 Group Elective 3