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Module Specifications

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Module Title
Module Code
School
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	6	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module offers a wide range of practical musical experiences through choral singing; sight-reading; pitching; vocal training; ensemble singing; general musicianship; use of relative sol-fa and awareness of harmonic structure; knowledge of intervals; teamwork; rehearsal technique; rehearsal and performance organisation; knowledge of repertoire and musical style. A major component of this module is the development of individual performance on the student's chosen instrument/voice.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate competence in musicianship, and extend their instrumental/performance skills and experience to a level appropriate to Year 1.
2. Display score-reading, sight-reading and listening skills.
3. Engage in the organisation of rehearsals and performances, using the necessary interpersonal skills.
4. Apply the competencies acquired to the teaching context.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Independent Study	2	Choral preparation and listening; developing instrumental/vocal proficiency; sight-reading practice
Lecture	2	Lectures on course content (including choral rehearsal)
Total Workload: 4

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

Practical Skills in Music
Choral-singing skills; sight-reading; pitching; vocal training; balance and ensemble singing; general musicianship; use of relative sol-fa and awareness of harmonic structure; knowledge of intervals; teamwork; rehearsal technique; rehearsal and performance organisation; knowledge of repertoire and musical style. Individual instrumental/vocal performance.

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

Kodály, Z.: 0, 333 Reading Exercises, EMB,
Oxford: 0, 100 Carols for Choirs,
National Centre for Liturgy: 0, Sing the Mass,
Various composers: 0, Classical Canons, EMB,
Kodály, Z: 0, Pentatonic Reading Exercises, EMB,

Other Resources

2529, Handbook, Course Lecturer, Mater Dei Institute, 0, Vocal Training Resources, 2335, Handbook, 0, Online Recordings of Choral Repertoire, www.youtube.com, 2530, Printed Music (online database), 0, Music Scores (Public Domain), www.cpdl.org, 2531, Printed Music, Various composers, 0, Choral Repertoire,

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