MUS2092 : Folk Ensemble 2
- Offered for Year: 2020/21
- Module Leader(s): Ms Catriona Macdonald
- Lecturer: Mr Matt Price
- Technician: Mr David De La Haye
- Owning School: Arts & Cultures
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
Aims
Building on MUS1092, a series of weekly two hour small group (Max 4 students) tutor-led workshops will challenge and support students in the development of ensemble skills, and the application and further development of arranging skills learnt in Stage 1 Music Theory Modules. Students will be given listening assignments in preparation for specific workshops, and the ensembles will work with both prescribed digital collections and self-selected repertoire. Ensemble groups meet for a further two hours per week for unsupervised rehearsal in order to further develop arrangements. As part of the learning and self-assessment process ensembles will further develop their vocal group skills in the area of vocal arrangement and use of online choral apps. Ensemble groups will give at least one short informal presentation to fellow students and friends per semester, and will also take part in a performance opportunity hosted in collaboration with The Sage Gateshead.
The aims of the module are:
• To enhance skills in ensemble playing - listening, balancing sounds, blending voice and instruments, playing tightly together, giving each other musical space and complementing the sound of others
• To enhance arranging skills - building on the theoretical base gained in and compliment MUS2050 if taken.
. To develop further the ability to work productively in groups, negotiate outcomes and manage conflicts and tensions
• To use audio and online recording in the process of ensemble development
Outline Of Syllabus
Compulsory module - please see module aims
Teaching Methods
Please note that module leaders are reviewing the module teaching and assessment methods for Semester 2 modules, in light of the Covid-19 restrictions. There may also be a few further changes to Semester 1 modules. Final information will be available by the end of August 2020 in for Semester 1 modules and the end of October 2020 for Semester 2 modules.
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 16 | 2:00 | 32:00 | Tutor -led ensemble workshops. Synchronous online – timetabled. |
| Guided Independent Study | Skills practice | 113 | 1:00 | 113:00 | Individual practice. Non-synchronous |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 16 | 1:00 | 16:00 | Vocal group workshops. Synchronous, online |
| Guided Independent Study | Student-led group activity | 16 | 2:00 | 32:00 | Unsupervised student led group rehearsals. Synchronous online – timetabled |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | 2 x 30 minutes Phone calls /live chat by appointment (optional) |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Scheduled on-line contact time | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | Listening sessions. Synchronous, online |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
In addition to weekly, 2 hour , staff led sessions, and 2 hours of unsupervised ensemble work. Ensemble groups will perform in regular student concerts on Thursday Performance afternoons, and will also take part in a performance opportunity in collaboration with The Sage Gateshead in Semester 1.
Assessment Methods
Please note that module leaders are reviewing the module teaching and assessment methods for Semester 2 modules, in light of the Covid-19 restrictions. There may also be a few further changes to Semester 1 modules. Final information will be available by the end of August 2020 in for Semester 1 modules and the end of October 2020 for Semester 2 modules.
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 15 | 1 | M | 15 | Interim recital/presentation, 3 ensemble sets (15 minutes) |
| Performance | 20 | 2 | A | 50 | A public recital lasting 20 minutes or audio recordings of materials in online assessment mode |
| Performance | 15 | 2 | A | 15 | Vocal group recital |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2 | A | 20 | A collective vocal group arrangement submitted as an audio recording and Sibelius score. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
A summative interim recital lasting 15 minutes in semester 1 will reward work done in ensemble groups during the early part of the academic year.
The summer recital will require students to apply knowledge gained from the module’s key themes through independent research and through the development of ensemble arrangement and interpersonal skills.
A diary documenting the rehearsal process and evolution of arrangements should be kept as evidence that the student has engaged with the material of the module both during class and during private study time. A satisfactory level of engagement must be demonstrated to gain the mark awarded for the recital.
An individual student’s contribution to the ensemble over the year can inflect the mark for his or her recital.
The Vocal group arrangement submitted in semester 2 will evidence work done on collectively creating a vocal arrangement for the stage 2 group, and capturing the arrangement both in audio and notated formats.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- MUS2092's Timetable