Module Details

Module Code: MUSC8022
Title: Core Musicianship Skills 6
Long Title: Core Musicianship Skills 6
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 develops key musicianship skills of performance, analysis and notational fluency with reference to tonal practice of the early nineteenth century.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Analyse melodic, harmonic and textural features of music from the 16th to the 19th century
LO2 Sight-read vocal music of moderate difficulty in up to four parts
LO3 Harmonise chorale melodies in the style of J.S. Bach
LO4 Prepare and introduce a concert to a live audience
LO5 Demonstrate an expanded range of technical conducting gestures
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).
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-reading and part-singing of vocal music of increasing complexity, including Bach chorales; aural perception of melodic, harmonic and textural elements; notation of harmonic and contrapuntal excerpts from the literature, with a focus on Bach chorales; vocal improvisation on harmonic progressions.
Advanced harmony and analysis
Analysis of J.S. Bach's techniques of choral harmonisation; harmonisation of chorale melodies in the style of J.S. Bach.
Conducting
Editing and preparing biographies for presentation; public speaking and speech structure; analysis of poster and programme design; musical interpretation and textual integrity; effective choral communication.
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 5 Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
Prepare and present a spoken concert introduction lasting between two and three minutes.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 5
Assessment Description
Conduct a short choral work demonstrating a clear flowing beat, expressive visual communication and secure technique in both hands.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 40
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 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
  • Berlowitz, Sol et al.. (2011), A New Approach to Sight-singing, 5th. Norton, [ISBN: 9780393911503].
  • Bowman, David and Paul Terry. (1993), Aural Matters: A Student's Guide to Aural Perception at Advanced Level, ED 12430. Schott, London, [ISBN: 9780946535224].
  • Cleland, Kent D. and Mary Dobrea-Grindahl. (2015), Developing Musicianship through Aural Skills: A Holistic Approach to Sight-singing and Ear Training, 2nd. Routledge, [ISBN: 9780415855211].
  • Riemenschneider, A. (ed.). (1986), 371 Harmonized Chorales (J. S. Bach), Schirmer, New York, [ISBN: 9780793525744].
  • 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) 6 Mandatory