Module Details
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module.
Title MUSIC DIRECTION, LEADING AND CONDUCTING
Code MUSI200
Coordinator Dr L Tsang
Music
Lee.Tsang@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2020-21 Level 5 FHEQ Second Semester 15

Aims

This module aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge relevant to their chosen path of ensemble direction, including leading skills, conducting technique, rehearsal and performance psychology, and preparation for rehearsing and performing. The module prepares students wishing to take a third year Independent Project in Performance with a conducting/directing specialism.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Be able to communicate, verbally and nonverbally as appropriate, aspects of musical expression to an ensemble in the context of a rehearsal or peformance

(LO2) Be able to identify aspects of ensemble performance in need of rehearsal and to communicate the issues to the relevant members of the ensemble

(LO3) Be able to prepare an ensemble to perform a specific piece and to lead them through the performance

(LO4) Display self-awareness of the leader's role in relationship to the ensemble during performance and rehearsal

(S1) Communication, listening and questioning respecting others, contributing to discussions, communicating in a foreign language, influencing, presentations

(S2) Self-management readiness to accept responsibility (i.e. leadership), flexibility, resilience, self-starting, initiative, integrity, willingness to take risks, appropriate assertiveness, time management, readiness to improve own performance based on feedback/reflective learning

(S3) Problem solving/ critical thinking/ creativity analysing facts and situations and applying creative thinking to develop appropriate solutions.

(S4) Team (group) working respecting others, co-operating, negotiating / persuading, awareness of interdependence with others

Syllabus
 

Specific content will vary according to student interest, but typical content might include: Beating/indicating time Preparing a rehearsal plan Working from rehearsal to performance Performance psychology Using the score The relationship of parts to the whole ensemble

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Large Group Learning Description: Interactive demonstration-workshops for general content Teaching Method 2 - Small Group Learning Description: Seminars and tutorials focus on specific genres and ensembles

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours           24

12

24

36

 96
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 54
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Ensemble rehearsal There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2  20 minutes    50       
Ensemble performance There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2  As appropriate to th    30       
Reflective essay There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :2  2000 words    20       

Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.