Module Specifications
Academic Year 2026 - 2027
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Description This module includes individual instrumental/vocal performance, choral performance, musicianship development through aural and keyboard studies, and pedagogical leadership skills for choral and music-teaching contexts. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Understand and utilise practical and theoretical concepts in the areas of keyboard playing and musicianship. 2. Draw on musical skills and stylistic knowledge suitable to final year, in the areas of instrumental/vocal performance, and to evaluate musical performance activities critically based on these attributes. 3. Demonstrate advanced choral performance skills and bring these to bear on future professional activities both as a participant and a leader. 4. Use interpersonal, organisational, and leadership skills appropriate to group music rehearsal and performance. 5. Teach musical concepts and skills in an experience-based manner in the context of choral and classroom pedagogy. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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
Individual/vocal performance Technique, style, repertoire, practice - Students take individual lessons in their chosen instrument(s), guided by specialist tutors. Lessons focus on technique, musical style and expression, performance strategies, and music literacy appropriate to the instrument and to the final year of the programme. Aural and Keyboard Skills Small-group learning; polyphonic skills, intonation, vocal skills, keyboard skills, melodic and harmonic awareness, music theory, repertoire, practice. Choir Participation in and contribution to the DCU Lumen Chorale, a large choir of soprano, alto, tenor and bass voices made up of all the students of the Bachelor of Religious Education and Music programme. Repertoire is drawn from styles such as Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, music of the 19th and 20th centuries, contemporary music, arrangements of popular music and film music, rounds/canons and improvisation. Activities include choral-vocal training, choral warm-ups, ensemble singing appropriate to diverse musical styles, group sight-singing and musicianship, rehearsal technique, choral pedagogy and leadership, guidance and repertoire for leading school choirs and lifelong learning, and performance in concerts, university events, and competitions. Leadership and pedagogy Pedagogical leadership skills in ensemble and educational contexts: leading choral warm-ups, Kodály approach to concept-teaching in music. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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