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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 builds on the knowledge and skills gained by students in the previous two years through an engagement with the harmonic and contrapuntal vocabulary of the Baroque and Classical periods in theoretical and applied practical contexts. Additionally, the module develops students’ aural perception skills and facilitates further experience of appropriate technology resources, as well as providing demonstration and discussion of appropriate use of content and techniques in teaching and research.

Learning Outcomes

1. Develop an understanding and appreciation of harmony and counterpoint in the Baroque and Classical styles.
2. Acquire literacy, performance and compositional skills using the harmonic and contrapuntal resources of Baroque and Classical repertoire.
3. Display a knowledge of writing in an imitative style for keyboard
4. Present compositional exercises using appropriate notational software
5. Adapt the acquired compositional, technological and literacy skills to the contexts of teaching and research.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	Lectures on course content, including practical demonstration and participation through vocal and/or instrumental performance.
Assignment Completion	48	Weekly exercises in prescribed areas of course work.
Assignment Completion	25	Music listening and score reading related to course content
Independent Study	26	Skill development in techniques; development of competence in advanced notation software;
Assessment Feedback	2	Consultation with lecturer
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

This module builds on the harmonic vocabulary, language and techniques covered in Year 1 and 2. Harmony:
The writing of harmony in not more than four parts is further extended to the harmonization of chorales in the style of Bach, including the application of secondary seventh chords and their inversions; chromatic harmony; higher dominant discords.

Counterpoint:
Advanced imitative and invertible counterpoint: the construction of two-part inventions, imitative/cantus-firmus-based forms for keyboard such as chorale preludes and trio sonatas, using the harmonic resources outlined above; the construction of a fugal exposition in three parts: subjects; countersubjects; answers: real and tonal; Free parts and codettas

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

Butterworth, Anna: 1999, Harmony in Practice, ABRSM,
Lovelock, William: 0, Second Year Harmony, Elkin Music Service, Norwich,
Lovelock, William: 0, Free Counterpoint, Elkin Music Service, Norwich,
Riemenschneider: 0, Bach Riemenschneider 371 Harmonized Chorales, Chappell & Co. Ltd., London,
Taylor, Eric: 1993, The AB Guide to Music Theory, ABRSM,
Wilkinson, Roy: 1993, The ABC of Harmony, ABRSM,
Boyd, Malcolm: 1977, Harmonising Bach Chorales, Barrie and Jenkins,

Other Resources

26767, 0, Midi/Audio Resources, www.kunstderfuge.com, 26768, 0, Online Scores, www.imslp.org, 26769, 0, Spotify, www.spotify.com, 26770, 0, MuseScore Resources, www.musescore.org, 26771, 0, Finale Resources, www.makemusic.com, 26772, Course Lecturer, 0, Specially designed resources,

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