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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

This module develops a wide range of practical musical skills in Performance, Keyboard Harmony, Choral Conducting and Music Technology. The module includes individual instrumental/vocal tuition via subsidised on-site lessons through the Artane School of Music

Learning Outcomes

1. Display musical perception and proficiency in aural training, keyboard harmony, instrumental and vocal performance, and sight-reading.
2. Demonstrate their musicianship through the development of technological skills using MT software, e.g. Finale; Audacity; MuseScore
3. Use interpersonal skills acquired through group music-making and performance organisation
4. Adapt all competencies acquired in the module to the teaching context.
5. Display advance knowledge of musical style.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	28	Choral rehearsals and performance
Tutorial	12	Keyboard skills tuition and assessment
Directed learning	10	Individual instrumental/vocal tuition with specialist teacher
Independent Study	36	Developing practical skills in Music technology, and preparing notation portfolio for major/minor module component
Independent Study	39	Individual instrumental/vocal practice; development of keyboard skills; preparation of choral repertoire.
Total Workload: 125

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

Music Technology
Understanding MIDI: working with MIDI Files; MIDI on the Internet; Using Finale: preparing a Lead Sheet; playback of scores; extracting parts. Working with Band in a Box: recording /constructing songs; using different styles/instruments; mixing down to CD; converting and editing files using Audacity.

Music Performance/Musicianship
Listening skills:aural perception; dictation; Keyboard harmony: Improvisation; Harmonisation of melodies/hymn tunes at the keyboard; Score reduction; piano accompaniment; Instrumental performance and sight-reading; Choral Conducting: beat patterns, expression, showing dynamics, score analysis and preparation; rehearsal technique, warm-ups.

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

Eulenberg Edition: 0, Haydn String Quartets (selected),
Fiske, R: 1958, Score Reading,, OUP, Oxford,
Morris, R.O: 1960, Figured Harmony at the Keyboard, Part 1, OUP, London,
Pilling, D: 1950, Harmonisation of Melodies at the Keyboard (Book 3), Forsyth Ltd.,, Manchester,
White, Paul: 2002, Basic Digital Recording, Sound On Sound Publishing, UK,
Kodály, Zoltán: 0, 333 Reading Exercises, EMB,
Kodály, Zoltán: 0, Pentatonic Music: Books I-IV, EMB,
Davison, A. T.: 1968, Choral Conducting, Harvard University Press,
Warburton, A. O.: 1971, Graded Aural Tests, Longman,

Other Resources

26762, Website, 0, Multimedia Recording website/online resource, www.sound-on-sound.com, 26763, Website, 0, Resources (Finale), www.makemusic.com, 26764, Mater Dei Institute, 0, Keyboard Skills Handbook, 26765, Website, 0, Audacity Resources, http://audacity.sourceforge.net/, 26766, Website, 0, MuseScore Guide, www.musescore.org,

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