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MU2006 Music Leadership

Academic year(s): 2024-2025

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 8

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: 1.00 pm - 2.00 pm Mon; 12pm - 2pm Thu

This module will give students with existing music skills the opportunity to work with others to create, build and deliver a musical event. Working in groups, they will be given the opportunity to create repertoire, learn about leading rehearsals, and produce a final performance. All students will participate in all taught areas of the syllabus. Input from professional practitioners will help them to relate their learning to real-world situations. Assessment will track the life-cycle of their project, helping them to reflect on the skills they have used to bring their performance to an audience. The module will give students who are already active music-makers the opportunity to understand how to manage and lead a musical group project.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must gain an average mark of at least 11 from MU1003 or gain an average mark of at least 11 from MU1013 or gain an average mark of at least 11 from MU1004

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2 x 1-hour seminars (x 8 weeks), 1-hour tutorial (x9 weeks) and 1 optional consultative hour (x 12 weeks) plus 2 hours of lectures and 2 hours of practical classes over the semester.

Scheduled learning hours: 29

Guided independent study hours: 171

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment: Coursework = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr M C J Ferguson
Module teaching staff: Team taught

Intended learning outcomes

To understand music leadership in its various guises and contexts
To understand how individuals and institutions can influence the existence and nature of musical repertoires and performance
To have insights into shaping new musical repertoire
To have practical experience in managing the rehearsal and performance of new musical repertoire in group contexts
To have practical experience of running a group music-making event