Module: Performance / Participation in Music 3

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Performance / Participation in Music 3
Module Code	MC305
School	59
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: John O'Flynn Semester 2: John O'Flynn Autumn: John O'Flynn
Module Teachers	John O'Flynn
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

None
Submission of recorded individual performance (80%); written assignment on an aspect of ensemble performance (20%)

Description

The module builds on students’ skills, stylistic knowledge, musical interpretation and engagement in instrumental and/or vocal performance. Students take individual lessons on an instrument (and/or voice) and in a musical style (or styles) of their choice. Participation is facilitated through organisation of concerts and workshops.

Learning Outcomes

1. Develop and display technical competence equivalent to an advanced grade or higher on an individual instrument/voice in a chosen music style (or styles)
2. Perform an individual programme of 15-20 minutes in duration
3. Develop approaches to performance practice and presentation
4. Display stylistic knowledge and interpretive skills appropriate to LO 1, 2 and 3
5. Develop understanding of ensemble performance across varied genres
6. Develop understanding of vocal and choral performance
7. Develop an appreciation and understanding of varied concert performances

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	20	Lecture-workshops online
Workshop	12	On-campus workshops (or equivalent), including concert attendance
Independent Study	93	Independent lessons and practice; asynchronous learning tasks
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

Individual Lessons
One-to-one tuition with external professional tutors (instrumental and/or vocal); Asynchronous learning tasks

Consultations, including review of progress with Music faculty
Music faculty offer advice on choice of individual instrumental/vocal studies and on suitable tutors; mid-year review of progress; advice on programme presentation

Concerts
Lectures on ensembles, genres and programme content; concert attendance (live or streamed)

Workshops on aspects of performance rehearsal and presentation
Small group activities on-campus (or equivalent)

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Performance evaluation	Practical Examination/Recital (in person or a/v submission)	80%	n/a
Reflective journal	Reflections on participation in on-campus activities (or equivalent), including scheduled daytime concerts	20%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

43312, 0, As musical scores provide the primary texts for performance studies, the literature for this module varies according to chosen instrument/voice, performance level and ensemble genre and make-up, as appropriate.,

Programme or List of Programmes

BAJH	Bachelor of Arts (BAJH)
BAJHI	Bachelor of Arts (BAJHI)

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