Module overview
This module offers a practical introduction to organising, arranging for, rehearsing and performing with groups of singers of any level, from beginners to professionals. It is particularly aimed at students who are interested in community music or music education as part of a portfolio career in music.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- ability to reflect critically on your ability to organise events involving diverse stakeholders
- ability to give and receive feedback in group situations
- ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- a range of ways of rehearsing with singers of various levels
- a range of ways of arranging music for groups of singers of various abilities
- a range of strategies for organising and promoting work with groups of singers
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- critical familiarity with specific techniques of managing vocal groups of various abilities
- critical familiarity with a range of specific techniques for arranging music for groups of singers of various abilities
- critical familiarity with a range of specific techniques of rehearsing groups of singers of various abilities
Syllabus
Indicative topics:
- Recruiting groups of singers
- Digital engagement for groups of singers
- Choral arranging for amateurs and professionals
- Budgeting for community and professional groups of singers
- Fund-raising for community and professional groups of singers
- Selecting choral repertoire
- Choosing appropriate rehearsal techniques and vocal development strategies (warm ups etc) for groups of singers
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
All students will form a mixed-ability choir for the purposes of hands-on work in the module.
Teaching methods will include:
- Lectures
- Workshops
- Group Meetings
- Tutorials
- Mentoring
Learning activities will include:
- Individual study
- Small and large group work
- Organising a community music event
- Library research
- Online research
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Seminar | 6 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 12 |
| Independent Study | 90 |
| Lecture | 6 |
| Preparation for scheduled sessions | 36 |
| Total study time | 150 |
Resources & Reading list
General Resources
Music/Scores. Scores and other useful resources will be made available via the module BB site.
Assessment
Assessment strategy
In this module you will have the following assessed work:
- an arrangement for a group of singers
- a written portfolio (e.g. of rehearsal plans, marketing strategies, warm-up and vocal health exercises, programme notes etc.)
- an observed rehearsal
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Arrangement | 40% |
| Assessed Practicals | 30% |
| Portfolio | 30% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Coursework portfolio | 100% |
Repeat
An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Coursework portfolio | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal