| Title: | Popular Ensemble Workshop 6 |
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| Long Title: | Popular Ensemble Workshop 6 |
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| Field of Study: |
Music & Performing Arts
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| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 ) |
| Module Coordinator: |
AIVEEN KEARNEY |
| Module Author: |
JOHN O CONNOR |
| Module Description: |
This is the sixth in a progressive series of group workshop modules. It facilitates the student’s advancing practical engagement with popular music repertory in an ensemble setting. Authentic precision across various stylistic genres is addressed through intensive directed tuition – always in the context of musical ensemble interaction. Consistent and productive independent learning is required of each student to effectively prepare for each rehearsal and performance. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
Musically perform a technically and stylistically varied programme that demonstrates high levels of authenticity, precision and ensemble interaction. |
| LO2 |
Demonstrate developing leadership qualities through the example set by conscientious independent learning and communication. |
| LO3 |
Apply technical instrumental proficiency to complement the articulation of stylistic knowledge. |
| LO4 |
Integrate stylistic and technical choices to musically perform an unprepared piece at sight in time to a click within an ensemble. |
| LO5 |
Successfully perform a short improvised solo section within an ensemble. |
| 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 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).
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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
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| 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.
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| No requirements listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Progressive Ensemble Skills:
The progressive development of musical, technical, stylistic considerations is addressed within the context of authentic ensemble interaction - across a spectrum of musical genres. Advanced levels of instrumental proficiency are expected in order to effectively engage with notated, aural and improvised performance.
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Independent Learning, Leadership & Responsibility:
Students are encouraged to lead by example - progressively managing their time, effectively streamlining daily practice routines and clearly communicating with peers – to enhance the collaborative development of each ensemble.
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Continuous Assessment:
Each individual student is monitored on a weekly basis. Considerations such as attendance/ punctuality, participation/ leadership, preparedness, development of ensemble performance ability and contribution to ensemble progress are all taken into account in the context of the progressive requirements of the module.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 100.00% |
| Course Work |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Performance Evaluation |
Sectional Workshop performance evaluating individual students' role within an ensemble setting - in the context of appropriate repertory. |
1,2,3,4,5 |
25.0 |
Sem End |
| Other |
Sectional Workshop continuous assessment: Continuous assessment of the individual learner within the ensemble setting - as described in indicative content. |
2,3,4,5 |
25.0 |
Every Week |
| Performance Evaluation |
Popular Music Ensemble performance evaluating individual students' role within an ensemble – in the context of appropriate repertory. |
1,2,3,5 |
25.0 |
Sem End |
| Other |
Popular Music Ensemble continuous assessment: Continuous assessment of the individual learner within the ensemble setting - as described in indicative content. |
2,3,4,5 |
25.0 |
Every Week |
| 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.
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The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Tutorial |
Sectional Workshop. |
0.75 |
Every Week |
0.75 |
| Tutorial |
Popular Music Ensemble. |
1.75 |
Every Week |
1.75 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Individual instrumental /ensemble practice. |
4.5 |
Every Week |
4.50 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.50 |
| This module has no Part Time workload. |
Module Resources
| Supplementary Book Resources |
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- Peter Erskine, Time Awareness: For All Musicians, Alfred Music Publishing (2005) [ISBN: 0739038540]
- Various, The Real Book, Hal Leonard Corporation; 6th Revised Edition (2005) [ISBN: 0634060384]
- Jonathan Dunsby, Performing Music: Shared Concerns, Clarendon (1996) [ISBN: 0198166427]
- John Rink, Musical Performance: A Guide to Understanding, Cambridge University Press (2002) [ISBN: 0521788625]
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| This module does not have any other resources |
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