Module: Performance / Participation in Music 1

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Performance / Participation in Music 1
Module Code	MPA1006 (ITS: MC105)
Faculty	Humanities & Social Sciences	School	Theology, Philosophy & Music
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

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

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2. Develop and display technical competence equivalent to a lower intermediate grade or higher on an individual instrument/voice in a chosen music style (or styles)
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7. Perform an individual programme of 8-10 minutes in duration
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12. Develop approaches to performance practice and presentation
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17. Display stylistic knowledge and interpretive skills appropriate to LO 1, 2 and 3
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22. Develop understanding of vocal and choral performance
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27. Develop understanding of ensemble performance across varied genres
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32. Develop an appreciation and understanding of varied concert performances
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*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Independent Study	93	Individual lessons and practice; Asynchronous learning tasks
Lecture	20	Online lectures
Workshop	12	On-campus workshops (or equivalent) and lunchtime concerts
Total Workload: 125

Section Breakdown
CRN	11129	Part of Term	Semester 1 & 2
Coursework	100%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	N
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	John O'Flynn	Module Teacher	Roisin Nic Athlaoich

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment 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; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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)

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

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

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

Indicative Reading List

Books:
None

Articles:
None

Other Resources

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.,