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2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

MUSS1324 Ensemble Performance

20 creditsClass Size: 50

Module manager: Dr Emily Payne
Email: e.l.payne@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2017/18

Pre-requisite qualifications

Normally grade 8 ABRSM/Trinity Guildhall/Rockschool or equivalent. Students will be placed in ensembles according to availability.

This module is approved as a discovery module

Module summary

Through this module you will participate in the School of Music’s large-scale performance projects. Typically students participate in one performance ensemble in each semester as a member of the orchestra or the choir. Repertoire performed by these ensembles in recent years includes Mahler Symphony no. 1; Vaughan Williams Symphony no. 6; Handel Israel in Egypt and Vaughan William Mass in G minor.. The School is regularly looking for students with the following specialisms: male singers, French horn, trombone, tuba, any strings (particularly violas and double basses) and occasionally bassoons. You will typically be involved in two rehearsals per week for an 8-9 week period. Note that orchestral and choral performances often take place on Sunday afternoons at 3pm, and that they are preceded by rehearsals on the Saturday immediately before and the Sunday morning. Assessment is based on practical work in rehearsal and the final performance, with an extremely strong emphasis being placed on attendance. You will also complete a self-assessment report at the end of the year, reflecting on your development as an ensemble performer.

Objectives

On completion of this module, students should have gained experience in practical music-making through participation in small or large ensembles. They will begin to develop stylistic awareness and ensemble-playing skills. Imagination will be stimulated by interactive learning in collaboration with both staff and fellow students.

Students' self-and peer- assessment skills will be fostered, and they should demonstrate reliability and emerging professionalism in their conduct as performing musicians. They will begin to develop skills in meaningful and critical reflection on ensemble performance experiences and presenting this in an articulate manner.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an awareness of the range of fundamental skills required for ensemble performance
- Engage practically in music-making
- Work effectively in a group
- Engage in self-directed learning
- Demonstrate an ability to reflect critically on their own progress and achievement
- Demonstrate an ability to cooperate with both staff and student ensemble directors.


Syllabus

This varies from semester to semester and from student to student. Activities may include orchestral project, choral project, popular and world music ensembles, chamber ensembles, and new music ensemble, and will be both staff- and student-led (though a level of staff supervision will always be present).

Projects are designed to reflect the competencies and orientations of the current cohort of students and will often respond to the School’s academic teaching and research. The nature of an individual's commitment in projects is negotiated with the module co-ordinator and ensemble directors.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Group learning162.0032.00
Lecture12.002.00
Practical162.0032.00
Private study hours134.00
Total Contact hours66.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)200.00

Private study

Practical classes (usually an average of 3 hours per week of rehearsals), private practice, listening, performance(s) and report writing. Weekly commitment will vary from student to student owing to the nature of the activities.
Students should expect to spend c. 30 hours in tutor-led rehearsals and performances, 30 hours in student-led/sectional rehearsal, c. 10 hours in independent study and related listening activity, c. 30 hours in monitoring and documenting their activities and producing written reports, and c. 100 hours in individual practice.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Ongoing feedback in rehearsals, informed by student self-assessment documentation
Semester 1 performances

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
In-course AssessmentAttendance at rehearsals. Poor attendance at rehearsals will result in a penalty in the final module mark; extreme cases of non-attendance will result in failure.0.00
ReportSelf-reflective report 800-900 words20.00
PracticalSemester 1: individual contribution to ensemble40.00
PracticalSemester 2: individual contribution to ensemble40.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 17/08/2017

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