Module Code - Title:
MU5512
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COMMUNITY MUSIC SKILLS II
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
This module consolidates and develops the repertoire and ensemble skills
addressed in the first module, MU5511, Community Music Skills I. In this module, the student will consolidate the observation, evaluation, communication and teaching techniques and skills developed in Community Music Skills 1. The course provides further musical work in a range of genres with significant emphasis on working in the community
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/DVD, 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 the skills and knowledge needed to function as a successful community musician in a range of contexts
2. Facilitate informed and excellent music participation.
3. Display the ability to create a curriculum and support materials for a community music project
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 required in relation to creating a composition with a community group, including documentation of the process and recording of the composition.
2. Develop the musical and facilitation skills required to direct a creati
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
Practicum, workshops and site visits
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Performance as research
Prime Texts:
Benson, Jarlarth F (1987)
Working More Creatively with Groups
, Routledge.
Other Relevant Texts:
Brandes, D (1979)
Gamesters handbook
, Hutchinson
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Module Leader:
Frances.Garry@ul.ie