Module Code - Title:
MD6252
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MAKING MUSIC FOR STRINGS
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
This module will introduce students to a variety of practices and approaches for composing and arranging for strings (violin, viola, cello, bass). The module is designed for composers and creative musicians who wish to acquire and/or develop their understanding of creating music for strings.
Syllabus:
To introduce students to a variety of principles, practices and approaches regarding the composition and arrangement for strings (violin, viola, cello, bass). To equip students with the analytical and compositional tools necessary to conceive original works as well as arrange existing music for solo stringed instrument, string ensembles and string instruments in mixed-instrument ensembles.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
Identify a range of approaches to string composition and arrangement. Demonstrate an ability to apply compositional principles and procedures to the creating and arranging of works for solo stringed instrument, string ensembles and string instruments in mixed-instrument ensembles.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
Differentiate between various cultural approaches to creating and arranging for the strings.
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
Develop string-instrument-specific performance skills (including motor skills).
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
The module will be taught by various resident and visiting faculty who are professional creative artists. This includes string players, composers, and improvisers. Material will be taught using traditional and contemporary methods of composing and arranging as well as more experimental forms. As the module deals directly with creative practices, it aims to stimulate and develop creativity and collaboration/dialogue between composers and performers, as well as to equip the students with the necessary knowledge to become articulate creators of string music. This module is delivered in line with best international pedagogical practice and is aligned with the UL graduate attributes.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Adler, S. (2016)
The Study of Orchestration
, W.W. Norton and Co.
Other Relevant Texts:
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
MAITMPTFA - IRISH TRADITIONAL MUSIC PERFORMANCE
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Autumn
Module Leader:
eoin.callery@ul.ie