| Title: | Conducting 2 - Symphony Orch. |
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| Long Title: | Conducting 2 - Symphony Orch. |
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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: |
An advanced course aimed at the conducting of large ensembles, orchestras and choirs. The 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: |
| LO1 |
Thoroughly prepare in private an item for large ensemble |
| LO2 |
Communicatively conduct an item for large ensemble responding promptly to an interactive creative environment |
| LO3 |
Confidently rehearse an item for large ensemble |
| LO4 |
Securely lead an ensemble through complex metrical changes |
| LO5 |
Fluently use the body in a coordinated and relaxed manner to influence tone quality and musical expression |
| LO6 |
Delineate the structure of a standard classical work |
| 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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| Demonstrated conducting ability |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Conducting
Silent preparation; flexibility of control; study of repertory symphonic and other items and of student orchestration projects; rehearsal and recording of student orchestration projects; use of video recording of one's work; with reference to the DVDs of famous conductors
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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 |
Demonstration of prepared item |
1,2,3,5 |
20.0 |
Week 5 |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Demonstration of prepared item |
1,2,3,4,5 |
20.0 |
Week 7 |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Informal performance or demonstration |
1,2,3,5 |
20.0 |
Week 10 |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Rehearse and record orchestration projects (Symphony Orchestra) |
1,2,3,4,5 |
30.0 |
Sem End |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Oral test in structural analysis |
1,6 |
10.0 |
Sem End |
| 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 |
Group and 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 such as Beethoven, Elgar, Stravinsky, de Barra, repertory items of a demanding nature, available from the library or lecturer
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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- Helena Matheopoulos 1982, Maestro, Hutchinson London [ISBN: 0091490103]
- Norman Del Mar 2014, Anatomy of the Orchestra, Main Ed., Faber and Faber [ISBN: 0571250998]
- Robert Parry 2007, Teach Yourself Tai Chi, Bookpoint Ltd Oxfordshire [ISBN: 978-0-340-92967-4]
- Dave Black, Tom Gerou 1998, Essential dictionary of orchestration, Alfred Pub. Co. Los Angeles [ISBN: 0739000217]
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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- Batons 14" and 16" (and 18" optional): Baton
- Video clips of various conductors: Video clips, Available from the lecturer
- Website: Ann McIlraithTai-Chi website, Ann McIlraith, Cork City
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