Module Details

Module Code: MUSC7005
Title: Core Musicianship Skills 4
Long Title: Core Musicianship Skills 4
NFQ Level: Intermediate
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 further develops key musicianship skills integrating perceptual, practical and analytical skills in a performance-based practicum.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Recognise key melodic, harmonic, textural, formal and stylistic features in a performance of a musical extract
LO2 Perform and memorise a range of songs and partsongs
LO3 Apply the diatonic relationships in major and minor keys to the harmonisation of melody and bass lines
LO4 Prepare and lead a vocal warmup suitable for an amateur choir
LO5 Conduct a short unison choral work
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).
13919 MUSC7004 Core Musicianship Skills 3
17534 MUSC7005 Core Musicianship Skills 4
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
Aural Skills
Promoting the continued refinement of the skills of sightreading, memorisation, inner hearing and aural awareness to develop a sensitivity to style and a confidence in identification and description of key features of C17 and 18 composition using appropriate terminology. The reproduction vocally and in written form of a two-part passage.
Conducting
Fundamentals of conducting (presentation, baton hold, patterns [2 - 4], starting and stopping); intermediate conducting technique (use of the non-baton hand, extended patterns [5 and 6], subdivisions and visual communication); basic vocal practice (posture, breathing and tone).
Analysis and Compositional Skills
An examination of the harmonic relationships and resources available in a diatonic context and realisation of bass lines.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework80.00%
End of Module Formal Examination20.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Aural Skills
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
Video submission of a vocal warmup for an amateur choir
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 5
Assessment Description
Conduct a short choral work using just the baton hand
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 5
Assessment Description
Conduct a choral work using both hands
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 3
Assessment Description
An examination of the harmonic relationships and resources available in a diatonic context and realisation
of bass lines.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 20
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 3
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

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 Aural skills Every Week 1.00 1
Lecture Contact Analysis and compositional skills Every Week 1.00 1
Tutorial Contact Analysis and compositional skills Every Week 0.50 0.5
Lab Contact Conducting Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Private study Every Week 3.50 3.5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.50
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Bowman, David and Paul Terry. (1993), Aural Matters: A Student's Guide to Aural Perception at Advanced Level, ED 12430. Schott, London, [ISBN: 9780946535224].
  • Gjerdingen, Robert O.. (2007), Music in the Galant Style, Oxford University Press, Oxford, [ISBN: 9780195313710].
  • Piston, Walter and Mark de Voto. (1988), Harmony, 5th. W. W. Norton and Co., New York, [ISBN: 9780393954807].
  • Seaman, Christopher. (2013), Inside Conducting, University of Rochester Press, New York, [ISBN: 9781580464116].
  • Wigglesworth, Mark. (2019), The Silent Musician: Why Conducting Matters, Faber & Faber, London, [ISBN: 9780571337910].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Forrai, Miklós (Ed.). (1977), Ezer Év Kórusa (Thousand Years of Choral Music), Editio Musica, Budapest, [ISBN: 9790080052723].
  • Pratt, George. (2006), Aural Awareness: Principles and Practice, Oxford University Press, Oxford, [ISBN: 9780198790211].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_GMUSC_8 Bachelor of Music (Honours) 4 Mandatory