This module gives students the opportunity to perform in various types of ensemble contexts. Ensembles include Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Irish Traditional Music Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Chamber Choir, Choral Society, Opera Ensemble and Chamber Music (for keyboard studies). Each instrumental student will be involved in at least one ensemble activity during the year. The nature of the ensemble is dependent on instrument/voice.
Students must participate in a public performance and there is an emphasis on the development of both professionalism (in relation to attendance, participation, commitment) and artistry (in relation to the development of technical and interpretative awareness, critical skills and presentation and communication skills).
Instrumental Ensembles:
Students will play in ensembles as appropriate and will prepare concert performances from the standard repertoire. Rehearsals will focus on stylistic and interpretative issues, aspects of ensemble playing including leadership skills, and developing a culture of professionalism in relation to attendance, punctuality and commitment.
Vocal Ensembles:
Students will attend Opera Ensemble/Opera Aria class weeklyand will be involved in staged productions. Rehearsals will focus on performance skills, characterisation, working with a conductor, receptivity and creative response to stage direction, dramatic interpretation and movement, and on developing a culture of professionalism in relation to attendance, punctuality and commitment.
Repetiteurs:
Students will attend Opera Ensemble/Opera Aria class weekly and will be involved in staged productions. Rehearsals will focus on performance skills, orchestral interpretation of a score, working with a conductor, receptivity and creative response to stage direction, and on developing a culture of professionalism in relation to attendance, punctuality and commitment
Conductors:
Conducting students will attend ensembles as appropriate and assist the director/conductor in preparation for concert performances. Rehearsals will focus on stylistic and interpretative issues, aspects of ensemble playing including leadership skills, and developing a culture of professionalism in relation to attendance, punctuality and commitment.
Students will participate in regular rehearsals with a dedicated conductor/director/repetiteur/coach, stimulating a professional ensemble work environment, in preparation of selected repertoire for performance.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Other Assessment(s) | 100 |