Study-Unit Description

Study-Unit Description


CODE MSP2253

 
TITLE Vocal Ensemble 4

 
UM LEVEL 02 - Years 2, 3 in Modular Undergraduate Course

 
MQF LEVEL 5

 
ECTS CREDITS 2

 
DEPARTMENT Music Studies

 
DESCRIPTION Vocal Ensemble develops the students' concept of inner hearing and musical interpretation through the performance of choral music. Ensemble performance of selected repertoire from Medieval to the twentieth century forms an integral part of this unit. Particular attention will be given to interpretation, style, and intonation through voice projection.

Aims:

This study-unit aims to:
a) enhance students' sensitivity to matters of style, tone, and nuance in historical contexts of the repertoire to be performed;
b) provide students with opportunities to choral performances;
c) introduce students to the choral music repertoire.

Learning Outcomes:

Knowledge & Understanding
By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to:

a) explore choral music;
b) attain basic elements of choral singing techniques relating to proper breathing, intonation, style, vocal nuance and matters of ensemble technique;
c) familiarise themselves with a range of musical styles.

Skills
By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to:

a) master the techniques of singing in a vocal ensemble;
b) enhance his/her general musicianship;
c) acquire sensibility to improve proper intonation when singing in a vocal ensemble.

 
STUDY-UNIT TYPE Lecture and Performance

 
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Assessment Component/s Assessment Due Sept. Asst Session Weighting
Classwork SEM2 No 25%
Performance SEM2 No 75%

 
LECTURER/S John Galea
Claire Massa

 

 
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