Module: Instrumental Labs 1

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

All Module information is indicative, and this portal is an interim interface pending the full upgrade of Coursebuilder and subsequent integration to the new DCU Student Information System (DCU Key).

As such, this is a point in time view of data which will be refreshed periodically. Some fields/data may not yet be available pending the completion of the full Coursebuilder upgrade and integration project. We will post status updates as they become available. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Instrumental Labs 1
Module Code	MC117 (ITS) / MPA1014 (Banner)
Faculty	Humanities & Social Sciences	School	Theology, Philosophy & Music
Module Co-ordinator	Matthew Jacobson
Module Teachers	Alexandra Ioana Potinga Cotosman, Andrew Csibi, Linda Adams, Patrice Brun, Shane Latimer
NFQ level	6	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

Repeat examination

Description

A module designed to provide learners with appropriate stylistic considerations for their instrument, particularly as it relates to the mainstream language of jazz performance, both in soloing and accompaniment. Learners are grouped by instrument and work on typical techniques for their respective instruments, with an emphasis on how they perform in a group setting

Learning Outcomes

1. Be competent performers on their respective instruments or voice
2. Have a working knowledge of stylistic norms for their instruments or voice
3. Be competent in the typical conventions of performance practice in jazz.
4. Where appropriate, show an ability to accompany in a stylistic appropriate way

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Workshop	24	Weekly, A one-hour group lecture-workshop
Independent Study	101	Instrumental/vocal Practice, both individually, and with others
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

An introduction to instrument-appropriate techniques
An introduction to instrument-appropriate techniques, stylistic approaches for group playing and soloing, and accompaniment techniques where relevant. Learners will acquire a skill set that will be typical of that required by the contemporary performer on their instrument. Taking the form of a group instrumental or vocal lecture, covering appropriate stylistic devices and technical approaches relevant to the instrument/voice and designed to assist in developing strong technical and stylistic vocabulary. Techniques discussed, depending on instrument, may include, but not be limited to such techniques as: Developing reading skills Rhythm section techniques Development of idiomatic soloing vocabulary Development of idiomatic accompaniment vocabulary Survey of historically important developments in particular instruments or voice. Guidance towards exemplary recorded examples of techniques under discussion

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Performance evaluation	End of Second Semester Performance Assessment - a 20 minute individual assessment based on techniques covered in tutorials	80%	Sem 2 End
Participation	Engagement with the material	20%	As required

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Louis Bellson, Gil Breines: 0, Modern Reading Text, Alfred Publishing Company, 9780769233772
Rich Appleman: 2000, Reading Contemporary Electric Bass, Berklee Press Publications, 0634013386
by Mark Levine: 1989, The jazz piano book, Sher Music, Petaluma, CA, 0961470151
William Leavitt, Larry Baione: 2005, A Modern Method for Guitar - Volume 1, Berklee Press, 0876390696
Mike Campbell: 2002, Sightsinging: The Complete Method for Singers, Musicians Institute, 0793581915
Lacour, Guy: 2000, Précis pour l'Étude des Gammes, pour Saxophone, Gérard Billaudot, 979004301549
Joseph Viola: 1986, Technique of the Saxophone, Berklee Press Publications, 0793554098
Lennie Nichaus: 2012, Lennie Niehaus - Basic Jazz Conception, Volume 1, Try Publishing Company, 1934638005

Other Resources

32459, App, Biolcati, Massimo, 2014, iReal Pro, Technimo,