Module Details

Module Code: MUSC6027
Title: Musical Theatre Rep Studies 2
Long Title: Musical Theatre Rep Studies 2
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2023/24 ( January 2024 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2121 - Music & Performing Arts
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module explores the burgeoning genre of musical theatre during the nineteenth-century through contextual study and practical application. Academic writing skills are developed to incorporate scholarly sensitivity.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Discuss the development of nineteenth-century musical theatre in both Europe and America
LO2 Demonstrate scholarly sensitivity through academic writing
LO3 Read, write and apply basic music notation with a degree of fluency
LO4 Contribute productively as a member of a musical theatre chorus
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).
18624 MUSC6027 Musical Theatre Rep Studies 2
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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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.
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Indicative Content
Musical Theatre Chorus
Rehearsal and performance of repertoire from the nineteenth century; dynamics and vocal clarity; applied musicianship skills (sight-reading and major intervals [1 - 8]).
Repertory Studies
Theatrical entertainment in the nineteenth century and sociocultural developments; melodrama, minstrelsy, burlesque and vaudeville; European operetta and British music hall; Gilbert and Sullivan; scholarly sensitivity.
Theory and Rudiments of Music
Grouping of notes and rests, triplets and rhythmic composition; ledger lines; major (A, Bb and Eb) and minor (A, E, D) scales, key signatures and tonic triads; intervals and degrees of the scale.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 3,4
Assessment Description
Contribution in musical theatre chorus and demonstration of applied musicianship skills
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
Brief project item (500 words or practical equivalent) on a given topic related to the field of study
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 20
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Critical response (1,000 words) with supporting external sources on a given topic related to the field of study
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 30
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 3
Assessment Description
Continuous assessment exercises and questions, including an end of semester in-class test, on theory and rudiments music
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
Lab Contact Chorus rehearsals and applied musicianship skills (two 1-hour classes) Every Week 2.00 2
Lecture Contact History lecture on the development of musical theatre Every Week 1.00 1
Tutorial Contact Atelier class on theory and rudiments of music Every Week 1.00 1
Independent Learning Non Contact Individual study and practical skills development Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Kenrick, John. (2017), Musical Theatre: A History, 2nd. Bloomsbury, [ISBN: 9781474267007].
  • Taylor, Eric. (2008), Music Theory in Practice, Grade 2, ABRSM, [ISBN: 1860969437].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Hurwitz, Nathan. (2014), A History of the American Musical Theatre: No Business Like It, Routledge, [ISBN: 9780415715089].
  • Lamb, Andrew. (2000), 150 Years of Popular Musical Theatre, Yale University, [ISBN: 0300075383].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_GMUTH_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Musical Theatre 2 Mandatory