Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Description The module builds on students’ musical knowledge and music writing techniques by extending topics explored in the previous two and a half years of the course: word setting, key relationships, chord construction and progression, and theoretical and applied aspects of harmony and counterpoint. Students engage in detail with the harmonic language of the Viennese style in 18th century classical music. They are introduced to some of the techniques of nineteenth century art music, with applied studies in string quartet arrangement and counterpoint in three parts or more. The module also includes a review of modal tonality across a range of music styles and settings comprising song arrangements in traditional and popular styles. Practical application of these components involve a cappella choral settings of traditional songs/ children’s songs, and song arrangements in popular or contemporary traditional style. Orchestration techniques will be further developed by arranging for full orchestra, including the brass section. Students are given opportunities for considering how musical techniques might be applied in subsequent professional activities. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Display, through analysis and written examples, a comprehensive knowledge of the principles of functional harmony in Viennese classical style, and an acquaintance with the harmonic language of early to mid-nineteenth century art music 2. Arrange/complete a short string quartet movement 3. Display, through analysis and written examples, a broad knowledge of modal harmony as it is employed in different contexts of traditional, popular and art music 4. Complete or write a two- or three-part a cappella arrangement of a traditional song and/or children’s song 5. Employ music technology software in student-directed learning 6. Orchestrate an existing piano piece for woodwind, brass and strings with sensitivity to voice-leading and textural balance | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Classical Techniques• String Quartet in Viennese Classical Style • Analysis of Haydn’s string writing • advanced use of transitions and Modulations • Chromatic chords including the augmented 6th • Use of secondary dominant chords in vocal arrangement • Suspensions • Sequences • Vocal Polyphony • Modal Harmony • Word setting in three partsOrchestration• A series of lecture workshops exploring a number of techniques used by composers in arranging for full orchestra including the brass section • Individual brass instruments and their uses as solo instruments, use of mutes etc. • The horns as part of the woodwind section • The brass choir • Brass instruments as part of the orchestral tutti • Contrasting textures in orchestrating for woodwind, brass and strings • All lectures include examples from the orchestral repertoire • Examples of piano works orchestrated by major composers | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources 41425, Haydn, Joseph, 0, String Quartets Op 2, http://imslp.org/wiki/String_Quartets,_Op.2_(Haydn,_Joseph), 41426, Haydn, Joseph, 0, String Quartets Op 33, http://imslp.org/wiki/String_Quartets%2C_Op.33_%28Haydn%2C_Joseph%29, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Programme or List of Programmes
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