| Module Title |
Choral Studies/Conducting |
| Module Code |
MPA1052 (ITS: MC318) |
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Faculty |
Theology, Philosophy & Music |
School |
Humanities & Social Sciences |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Description
The purpose of this module is to engage students with choral studies, from Renaissance music through through to contemporary choral composition and arrangement. The module will have a dual scholarly and practical focus, combining technical and interpretative skills with stylistic knowledge and music editing techniques. Students will be introduced to the basics of choral conducting and will work closely with peers. The course also includes components of score and performance analysis, using written scores and audio-visual recordings.
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Learning Outcomes
1. be acquainted with conducting patterns and techniques for standard time signatures in duple and compound time, and with techniques for beginning and ending pieces
2. have developed interpretive skills and dispostions for the performance of choral music
3. have developed capacity to edit and arrange choral parts
4. be enabled to analyse choral works, through score and audio-visual modes
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 22 | Conducting workshops and choral studies lectures | | Assignment Completion | 45 | Conducting practice, inc. assessment preparation | | Portfolio Preparation | 46 | Choral analysis, arranging and editing coursework | | Independent Study | 12 | Independent reading |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 11165 | Part of Term | Semester 1 & 2 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | John O'Flynn | Module Teacher | |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Professional Portfolio | Conducting performance 40%
Choral portfolio 60% | 100% | 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
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- De Quadros, Andr: 2012, The Cambridge companion to choral music, Cambridge University Press,
- Durrant, Colin: 2003, Choral conducting: philosophy and practice, Routledge,
- Emmons, Shirlee; Chase, Constance: 2006, Prescriptions for choral excellence: tone, text, dynamic leadership, Oxford University Press,
- Lamble, Walter: 2004, A handbook for beginning choral educators, Indiana University Press,
- Rao, Doreen: 1994, We will sing: choral music experience for classroom choirs, Boosey & Hawkes,
Articles:
None |
Other Resources
None |
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