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Module Title
Module Code
School
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NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

Advanced Harmony and Orchestration (Compositional Skills Portfolio) This module extends the study of the harmonic and contrapuntal language of style of years 1,2 and 3, and covers the language of late nineteenth and twentieth century music. The module involves the application of the information thus acquired in the compilation of a composition portfolio.

Learning Outcomes

1. Display an understanding and appreciation of advanced harmonic and contrapuntal techniques in Classical and Romantic idioms.
2. Compose short exercises in relevant forms using a range of techniques drawn from 20th-century and contemporary practice.
3. Utilise literacy, performance and compositional skills appropriate to the level.
4. Present and manipulate relevant composition work in appropriate notation software
5. Adapt the acquired compositional, performance, literacy and technological skills to the contexts of teaching and research.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Assignment Completion	2	Selected compositional exercises
Lecture	2	Lectures on course content
Portfolio Preparation	12	Researching content and producing a composition portfolio
Total Workload: 16

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

Orchestration:
Study of orchestration in a range of repertoire; laying out a score; transcription from short score to open score; instrumental ranges, combinations, and orchestrating for specific ensembles.

Vocal Writing:
Setting of text for S.A.T.B. Using extended harmonic resources including advanced modulation and chromatic harmony.

The Writing of String Quartets:
Examining the repertoire; constructing a Minuet/movement for string quartet.

Original composition in Twentieth Century Style:
New forms and new techniques; Serial and minimalist styles; electronic media.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	%	Examination Weight	%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
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
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Adler, Samuel: 2002, The Study of Orchestration, Norton & Co., New York,
Butterworth, Anna: 1999, Harmony in Practice, ABRSM,
Cope, David: 1990, New Music Composition, Schirmer Books, New York,
Kennan, Kent: 1958, The Technique of Orchestration, Prentice Hall, new Jersey,
Lovelock, William: 1968, The Elements of Orchestral Arrangement., G. Bell & Sons, London,
Lovelock, William: 0, Third Year Harmony, Elikin Music Services, Norwich,
Persichetti, Vincent: 1961, Twentieth-Century Harmony, Faber, London,
Piston, Walter (DeVoto, M. revised): 1987, Harmony, 5th edition,
Jones, G. T.: 1963, Music Composition, Summy-Birchard,
Ades, Hawley: 1966, Choral Arranging, Shawnee Press,

Other Resources

1701, Website, 0, Resource available for orchestration, http://www.norton.com, 1702, 0, Philharmonia Orchestra, http://www.philharmonia.co.uk/thesoundexchange/, 1703, 0, Finale Resources, www.makemusic.com, 1704, 0, Spotify, www.spotify.com, 1705, 0, MuseScore Resources, www.musescore.org, 1706, 0, Online Scores, www.imslp.org,

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