Module Details

Module Code: MUSC8015
Title: Conducting and Orchestration 1
Long Title: Conducting and Orchestration 1
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2022/23 ( September 2022 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2121 - Music & Performing Arts
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module is designed for students who wish to develop and enhance their conducting and orchestration skills. It can also act as a practical foundation for those who might wish to study conducting and / or orchestration at an advanced level later. Choral music (1 - 3 parts), rehearsal technique and orchestration for chamber ensembles 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 Prepare and lead an effective rehearsal for a small ensemble
LO2 Demonstrate and teach basic vocal practice
LO3 Articulate awarenesses gained concerning conducting
LO4 Orchestrate a short item for chamber 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).
Core Musicianship 4, or equivalent ability.
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 of choral music (1 - 3 parts) and orchestral recitative; warmups, basic vocal practice and linguistics (Latin); rehearsal preparation and technique; psychology of conducting.
Orchestration
Orchestration exercises; project, setting of a piano or similar item for chamber ensemble; play-through and recording of one's work.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 37.5
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Rehearsal technique assignments
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 12.5
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 3
Assessment Description
End-of-semester conducting journal
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 25
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
Orchestration exercises
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 25
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
Orchestration project for chamber 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
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Private study, practise and project work 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
  • Cecil Forsyth. (1982), Orchestration, Dover Publications, New York, [ISBN: 9780486243832].
  • Norman del Mar. (1983), Anatomy of the Orchestra, Faber and Faber, London, [ISBN: 9780520045002].
  • Walter Piston. (1980), Orchestration, Gollancz, London, [ISBN: 9780393097405].
  • Christopher Seaman. (2013), Inside Conducting, University of Rochester Press, New York, [ISBN: 9781580464116].
  • Mark Wigglesworth. (2019), The Silent Musician: Why Conducting Matters, Faber & Faber, London, [ISBN: 9780571337910].
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) 5 Elective