Core Module Information
Module title: Ensemble Performance

SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: MUS09151
Module leader: Ken Dempster
School School of Arts and Creative Industries
Subject area group: Screen and Performance
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Description of module content:

In this module you will take part in at least two musical ensembles, one of which should be an unconducted chamber ensemble (normally between three and seven players). During the course of the module you will reflect upon what makes ensemble performance successful, strategies for improving rehearsal technique, performance issues arising specifically from ensemble contexts, and interpersonal challenges faced by musicians in these professional scenarios.

Learning Outcomes for module:

LO1: Construct a flexible repertoire of technical skills specific to your ensemble line-up;

LO2: Solve questions of intonation, tuning, blending, and rhythmic co-ordination within different ensemble set-ups;

LO3: Evaluate inter-personal skills, including those relevant to a sense of ensemble and working within a supportive group;

LO4: Demonstrate enhanced organisational skills in the planning of, delivery of, and reflection on rehearsal sessions;

LO5: Implement successful onstage strategies to present yourself professionally within an ensemble context.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, FACE-TO-FACE, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: FACE-TO-FACE
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Ken Dempster
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 20 Contact Module Leader
Independent Learning Groupwork (Independent Study) 24 Contact Module Leader
Face To Face Tutorial 2 Contact Module Leader
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 6 Contact Module Leader
Independent Learning Guided independent study 148 Contact Module Leader
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Portfolio 100 1,2,3,4,5 14/15 HOURS= 00.15 Contact Module Leader
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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