| Title: | Conducting 1 - Small Choral |
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| Long Title: | Conducting 1 - Small Choral |
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| Field of Study: |
Music & Performing Arts
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| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 ) |
| Module Coordinator: |
MARIA JUDGE |
| Module Author: |
MARIA JUDGE |
| Module Description: |
A module in advanced conducting, focussed on small-scale ensembles and singing groups, directed mostly without baton. The module will be taught to small groups, typically 6. In the case of over-enrolment, selective procedures will apply. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
Thoroughly prepare in private an item for small choir |
| LO2 |
Securely & communicatively conduct an item for small choir |
| LO3 |
Coach an individual or group in basic vocal technique and confidently rehearse an item for small choir |
| LO4 |
Coach an amateur choir in French, German, Italian & Irish pronunciation; translate standard Latin texts (Mass; Requiem) |
| LO5 |
Discern the inner lines in choral music |
| LO6 |
Prepare a choral score at the piano |
| 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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| Conducting with Orchestration 2, or demonstrated equivalent ability in conducting. |
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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| Demonstrated conducting ability |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Conducting
Working with the class in rehearsing, singing and performing of small choral items; compiling of brief reflective portfolio of notes
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Language
Study of French, German, Italian, Irish & Latin texts in the repertory
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Related Skills
Aural perception of inner choral lines; score-reading at keyboard
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Project
According to individual needs - e.g. work with student's own choir or similar work; practice of vocal technique by a non-singer; Tai-Chi; critical study of recordings; etc.
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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 |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Conduct and rehearse short choral items in French, German, Italian & Irish |
1,2,3,4 |
40.0 |
Every Second Week |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Score-reading; aural perception; Latin texts |
1,2,3,4,5,6 |
30.0 |
Every Second Week |
| Project |
Project relating to Choral rehearsal (e.g. own choir; study of vocal technique or Tai-Chi, etc.) |
1,2,3 |
30.0 |
Every Second 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 |
| Lab |
Group choral work with individual coaching and assessments |
2.0 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Private study and practice |
5.0 |
Every Week |
5.00 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.00 |
| This module has no Part Time workload. |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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- Various composers, repertory items, available from the lecturer
- Cutts, Alan, Voice Training booklet, available from the lecturer
- Cutts, Alan, Music Visible Books 1, 2 & 3, available from the lecturer
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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- CD: Cutts, Alanchoral recordings, available from the lecturer
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Module Delivered in
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