Module Code - Title:
MU5611
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TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC PRACTICUM 1
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
To encourage creativity and individuality in performance practice; to develop performing skills in the context of individual and group classes; to allow the student under supervision to design and follow a specially prepared music performance programme tailored to his/her musical ambitions and educational needs; to develop ensemble skills.
Syllabus:
In this module the student will create and design their own performance programme under the supervision of the course director. Also, students will take tutorials with or tutors on the programme to facilitate their work-in-progress and to provide support for the successful realisation of individual performance projects. This module is in preparation for a public performance
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
Develop their performance practice, both technically and artistically, in the context of group and individual classes
Extend their Irish performance repertoire and repertoires from other regions where appropriate
Engaged in reflective practice on their primary area of practical study
Worked with relevant faculty and tutors to construct an assessed performance
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
Develop inter-personal and musical skills necessary for the successful function of an ensemble or group
Develop a creative approach to group-work.
Demonstrate a coherent and developed performance aesthetic
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
Demonstrate in performance an aesthetically appropriate and integrated synthesis of technique and style.
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
Module will be taught in small group and one-on-one teaching laboratories. The experience of the student will be personal to their performance practice and holistic in the same context.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Students will engage practice based research and materials of such research in their studies. Assessment materials will reflect this research practice.
Prime Texts:
Bunting, Edward (1840)
The Ancient Music of Ireland
, London
Neal, John and William (1986)
The Most Celebrated Irish Tunes proper for the violin, German flute, or hautboy: facsimile edition
, Cumann Cheol Tire Eireann
Nic Suibhne, Damhnait (1992)
Repertoire in the Donegal Fiddle Tradition
, M.A. Thesis, University College, Cork
Randles, Sheila (1998)
The Fiddle Music of Connie O¿Connell
, M.A. Thesis, University of Limerick
Various (1995)
From Galway to Dublin: Early Recordings of Irish Traditional Music
, Rounder Records
Dooley, paul (1994)
Rip The Calico: Irish traditional music played on the wire-strung harp
, Calluragh Sound Studios,
Other Relevant Texts:
Coleman, Michael (1995)
Michael Coleman 1891-1945, (Recording and accompanying booklet),
, Viva Voce Records
Holohan, Maria (1995)
The Tune Compositions of Paddy Fahy
, M.A. Thesis, University of Limerick
Cranitch, Matt (1998)
Amhráin ar an Sean-Nós ó Dún na nGall, Maigh Eo, Conamara, Ciarraí, Corcaigh, Na Déise agus Ráth Cairn
, RTE
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Module Leader:
Conor.Caldwell@ul.ie