Module Details

Module Code: MUSC8099
Title: Conducting and Orchestration 3
Long Title: Conducting and Orchestration 3
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2020/21 ( September 2020 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2121 - Music & Performing Arts
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module is designed for students who wish to acquire advanced skills in both conducting and orchestration. Gestural fluency and an enhanced understanding of orchestral and instrumental scoring are the main foci of the module.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Conduct a wide range of demanding styles of music
LO2 Rehearse and perform with a mixed ensemble in limited rehearsal time
LO3 Use software needed to prepare, score, rehearse, conduct and perform
LO4 Use a wide range of orchestral techniques from late-18th to mid-20th century
LO5 Score a short but reasonably complex item for mixed ensemble
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
Conducting (study)
Cross-disciplinary study of gestural fluency, clarity and control; articulation of personal insight and critical awareness; rehearsal and performance of student's orchestration project.
Orchestration
Orchestration exercises; project, setting of a short but demanding item for mixed ensemble.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 1,3
Assessment Description
Conducting exercises (digital portfolio)
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Rehearsal and performance with mixed ensemble
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 3,4
Assessment Description
Orchestration exercises (digital portfolio)
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 3,4,5
Assessment Description
Orchestration project for mixed ensemble
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 Conducting: class work with feedback and individual attention Every Week 1.00 1
Tutorial Contact Orchestration: project work at computers Every Week 1.00 1
Lecturer Supervised Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Private study, practise and project work; preparation and compilation of digital portfolios 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
  • Samuel Adler. (2016), The Study of Orchestration, 4th edition. W. W. Norton and Co., New York, [ISBN: 9780393920659].
  • Cecil Forsyth. (1982), Orchestration, Dover Publications, New York, [ISBN: 0486243834].
  • Norman del Mar. (2014), Anatomy of the Orchestra, Faber and Faber, London, [ISBN: 978057125099].
  • John Neffinger and Matthew Kohut. (2014), Compelling People: The Hidden Qualities That Make Us Influential, Piatkus, London, [ISBN: 9780349404875].
  • Walter Piston. (1980), Orchestration, Gollancz, London, [ISBN: 0575011391].
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_GMUSC_8 Bachelor of Music (Honours) 8 Elective
CR_GMUSC_8 Bachelor of Music (Honours) 7 Elective