Module Details

Module Code: MUSC8021
Title: Core Musicianship Skills 5
Long Title: Core Musicianship Skills 5
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 further develops key musicianship skills, integrating perceptual, practical and analytical skills with particular emphasis on modal and tonal music of the late Baroque period.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Identify and reproduce melodic, harmonic and textural elements in music of the 16th to the 19th centuries.
LO2 Perform vocal and rhythmic pieces in two, three and four parts, developing memory.
LO3 Identify the elements and recognise the functions of the harmonic vocabulary covered in the module.
LO4 Demonstrate practical understanding in the the harmonisation of bass lines and melodies.
LO5 Develop a secure ability to place complex rhythms against a conducted metre.
LO6 Develop a vocabulary of expressive gestures in conducting technique.
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).
17534 MUSC7005 Core Musicianship Skills 4
17535 MUSC8021 Core Musicianship Skills 5
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
Sight-singing, aural perception of melodic, harmonic and textural features of music from the 16th to 19th century; Part-singing: development of fluency in the performance of polyphonic music of the 16th century; Memorisation; Harmonic and melodic dictation with focus on figured bass harmony; Improvisation and harmonisation at sight.
Conducting
Development of gestural variety through the use of orchestral excerpts; technical examination and analysis of accents, pauses and the non-baton hand; coordination of rhythm and metre.
Advanced harmony and analysis
Introduction to the fundamentals of chromatic harmony as employed in the common practice style (up to and including secondary dominants and the dominant discord).
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework60.00%
End of Module Formal Examination40.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Continuous assessment of practical and written tasks
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 5
Assessment Description
Conduct and accurately vocalise set rhythmic exercises against a given counter-rhythm
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 6
Assessment Description
Conduct a series of set orchestral excerpts demonstrating gestural variety and secure technique
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 40
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 3,4
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 Harmony and analysis Every Week 1.00 1
Tutorial Contact Harmony and analysis Every Week 0.50 0.5
Lab Contact Conducting Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Practical skills development, listening, analysis 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
  • Kent D. Cleland, Mary Dobrea-Grindahl. (2015), Developing Musicianship through Aural Skills: A Holistic Approach to Sight-Singing and Ear Training, 2nd. Routledge, [ISBN: 9780415855211].
  • Bowman, David and Paul Terry. (1993), Aural Matters: A Student's Guide to Aural Perception at Advanced Level, ED 12430. Schott, London, [ISBN: 9780946535224].
  • Piston, Walter and Mark de Voto. (1988), Harmony, 5th. W. W. Norton and Co., New York, [ISBN: 9780393954807].
  • Rogers, Nancy and Robert W. Ottman. (2014), Music for Sight Singing, 9th. Pearson, [ISBN: 9780205938339].
  • 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].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Equipment, Baton (12 - 14 inches).
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_GMUSC_8 Bachelor of Music (Honours) 5 Mandatory