Module Code - Title:
MU5511
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COMMUNITY MUSIC SKILLS I
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
In this module, students will begin to develop the observation, evaluation, communication and teaching techniques and skills necessary for work in community music. While the student's musical competencies are assumed, this course provides further musical work in ensemble skills.
Syllabus:
Teaching and communication skills including role play, modelling, lecture, interactive workshop skills, generative brainstorming; Observation and evaluation techniques including structuring questionnaires, analysing interaction on video, models for documenting and reflecting musical skills including song teaching, basic conducting, ensemble percussion work, harmony, composition, arranging, improvisation and songwriting.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the skills and knowledge needed to function as a successful community musician in a range of contexts.
2. Display the abilities needed to facilitate the expressive work of others.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the diversity, possibilities and practicalities of Community Music.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
1. Value the essential practical perspectives and 'hands-on' experiences in the field of Community Music
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
1. Display musical competencies in relation to 'practicum' assignments and apprenticeships designed to develop students' understandings of the diversity, possibilities and practicalities of Community Music
2. Develop the technical knowledge, musical expe
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
Practicum, workshop, site visits and ensemble music making
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Performance as research
Prime Texts:
Matarasso, Francois (1997)
Use or ornament? the social impact of participation Stroud
, Comedia
Other Relevant Texts:
Anderson W.M., Campbell P.S (1996)
Multicultural Perspectives in Music
, Music Educators National Conference
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Module Leader:
Frances.Garry@ul.ie