University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 2

Availability restrictions: This module is restricted to students on the MLItt in Sacred Music, except with the permission of the module coordinator.

Planned timetable: Seminar day= Thursday (11-1pm)

This module invites students to reflect upon the practical role of a church musician in its different facets and contexts. In exploring roles such as choir director, organist, composer, and worship ensemble leader, students gain a better understanding of the technical, organisational, and interpersonal skills required for successful church music-making. Attention will also be given to the skills required to research appropriate repertoire. Shared weekly seminars with specialist church music practitioners allow all students to engage critically with the different types of church musician. Small group, specialist teaching will allow theoretical insight to be developed alongside practice-based competency.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2-hour seminar (11 weeks), 1-hour practical (11 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours: 33

Guided independent study hours: 253

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 30%; Practical exam = 60%; Continuous assessment = 10%


Re-assessment: Coursework = 30%, Practical exam = 70%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr M C J Ferguson
Module teaching staff: Dr Michael Ferguson, Dr Tom Wilkinson, Ms Claire Innes-Hopkins, Dr Michael Downes, Dr Bede Williams, Professor Sir James MacMillan