CIT Modules & Programmes - MUSC8048 - Orchestration

Module Delivered in

Programme Code	Programme	Semester	Delivery
CR_GMUSC_8	Bachelor of Music (Honours)	7	Elective

Short Title:	Orchestration - Large Ensemble
Full Title:	Orchestration - Wind Ensemble/Symphony Orchestra

Module Code:	MUSC8048

NFQ Level:	Advanced

ECTS Credits:	5.0

Module Coordinator:	AIVEEN KEARNEY

Description:	A module in advanced scoring for Symphonic Wind Ensemble OR full Symphony Orchestra OR both. This module will be taught to small groups, typically 6. In the case of over-enrolment, selection procedures will apply

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to

Deal with the transpositions and musical roles of the various instruments of the chosen ensemble(s)
Construct varied and balanced textures and use them creatively in structural sequence
Create a mapped analysis of the scoring of an item for Wind Ensemble and/or Symphony Orchestra
Score an item for Wind Ensemble and/or Symphony Orchestra using Sibelius notation software
Work smoothly towards a deadline with time for multiple revisions

Pre-requisite learning
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 CIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
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
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
Co-requisites
No co-requisites listed listed

Indicative Content

Scoring & dictation exercises
Eight flexible sets of work, chosen from exercises for Brass Band, Wind Ensemble and/or Symphony Orchestra
Mapping
Analytical mapping of repertory item(s) and of chosen project
Model scores
Study of model scores
Scoring
Scoring of one large or two smaller projects, chosen from Brass Band, Wind Ensemble & Symphony Orchestra
Performance and recording
Performance and recording session with Cork School of Music Wind Ensemble and/or Symphony Orchestra

Assessment Breakdown	%
Course Work	100.0%
End of Semester Formal Examination	0%

Coursework Breakdown
Type	Description	Outcome addressed	% of total	Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation	scoring & dictation exercises	1,2,3,4	30.0	Every Week
Project	Score & parts of project(s)	1,2,3,4,5	70.0	Week 12

Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

Workload	Full-time
Type	Description	Hours	Frequency	Average Weekly Learner Workload
Tutorial	for individual project guidance	2.0	Every Week	2.00
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact)	private study & projectwork	5.0	Every Week	5.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload				7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours				2.00

Resources
Recommended Book Resources
Alan Cutts, course manual & model scores, available from the lecturer
Supplementary Book Resources
Norman Del Mar 1981, Anatomy of the orchestra, Faber & Faber London [ISBN: 0571115527] Walter Piston 1955, Orchestration, W.W. Norton New York [ISBN: 0393097404] various composers, orchestral scores, available in the school library
Other Resources
website: Andrew Hugill with the Philharmonia OrchestraThe Orchestra: A User's Manual http://www.mtl.dmu.ac.uk/~ahugill/manual