MU3644 |
Aural |
1 & 2 |
10 |
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This module reviews and develops aural perception. You are trained to recognise complex intervals, rhythms, motives, textures and chord progressions in music from a range of styles.
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MU4511 |
Related Study (Level 5) |
1 & 2 |
10 |
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Module Synopsis Related Study is available as an option to students who meet the prerequisite. Students establish a firm technical and musical foundation in an instrument related to their principal study through the requisite study of scales, arpeggios, and selected repertoire.
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MU4512 |
Second Study (Level 5) |
1 & 2 |
20 |
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Second Study is available as an option to students who meet the prerequisite, as is study of a related instrument. Students develop their technical and musical skills in a second study area, and guided towards their final presentation.
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MU4516 |
Principal Study (Level 6) |
1 & 2 |
60 |
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Students establish technical and musical skills through 30 hours of 1-to-1 lessons with principal study teacher.
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MU4517 |
Principal Study (Level 6) |
1 & 2 |
70 |
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Students establish technical and musical skills through 35 hours of 1-to-1 lessons with principal study teacher.
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MU4518 |
Principal Study (Level 6) |
1 & 2 |
80 |
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Students establish technical and musical skills through 45 hours of 1-to-1 lessons with principal study teacher.
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MU4531 |
Classical CD Production |
1 & 2 |
20 |
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Master and demonstrate the process of producing a professional standard classical CD from several perspectives: a sound engineer, a produce or an editor.
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MU4532 |
Composition (Level 5) |
1 & 2 |
20 |
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This module explores effective scoring techniques and discusses practical considerations of performance arrangements.
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MU4533 |
Music Therapy |
1 & 2 |
20 |
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This module introduces music therapy and what being a music therapist entails. Learn about the realistic aspects of the field through audio-visual resources, guest lectures and field trips.
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MU4534 |
Orchestration & Transcription |
1 & 2 |
20 |
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This module covers the understanding of the ranges, transpositions, capabilities and characteristics of orchestral instruments, in a range of examples from the Classical period through to present day.
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MU4535 |
Historical Studies |
1 & 2 |
20 |
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Extend your knowledge of musical history through topics ranging a particular music genre or period, through study of selected works, composers, performers and artistic ideas.
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MU4541 |
Accompaniment (Piano, Organ, Guitar, Yanqin) (Level 5) |
1 & 2 |
20 |
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Develop a range of technical and musical skills for communicating through performance as an accompanist. Skills taught include sight-reading, knowledge of pronunciation, and meaning of texts and improvisation.
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MU4542 |
Chamber Music (Level 5) |
1 & 2 |
20 |
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You get the opportunity to perform with other members of an ensemble to create a unified, well-blended and balanced performance.
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MU4543 |
Conducting (Level 5) |
1 & 2 |
20 |
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This module offers an introduction to the art of conducting. Beginning with specific technique-based sessions, the module continues into a series of practical classes, extending your technical and intellectual facilities and covering a range of repertoire.
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MU4546 |
Duo Performance (Level 5) |
1 & 2 |
20 |
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This module provides the opportunity to partner with an artist to deliver a duo recital.
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MU4550 |
Interpretation of Songs (Level 5) |
1 & 2 |
20 |
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This module is designed to enable all singers to enhance their existing artistic and vocal gifts through participation in song classes, whether as performers or as active listeners. The module builds upon earlier provision encountered at Levels 4 and 5.
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MU4611 |
Related Study (Level 6) |
1 & 2 |
10 |
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Related Study is available as an option to students who meet the prerequisite. Students establish a firm technical and musical foundation in an instrument related to their principal study through the requisite study of scales, arpeggios, and selected repertoire.
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MU4612 |
Second Study (Level 6) |
1 & 2 |
20 |
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Second Study is available as an option to students who meet the prerequisite. Students develop their technical and musical skills in a second study area, and guided towards their final presentation.
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MU4616 |
Principal Study Graduation Level |
1 & 2 |
60 |
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Students establish technical and musical skills through 30 hours of 1-to-1 lessons with principal study teacher.
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MU4617 |
Principal Study Graduation Level |
1 & 2 |
70 |
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Students establish technical and musical skills through 35 hours of 1-to-1 lessons with principal study teacher.
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MU4618 |
Principal Study Graduation Level |
1 & 2 |
80 |
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Students establish technical and musical skills through 45 hours of 1-to-1 lessons with principal study teacher.
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MU4630 |
Schenkerian Analysis |
1 & 2 |
20 |
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Learn to build a critical awareness of musical structure using the analytical method developed by Heinrich Schenker. Apart from just thinking harmonically, you are also trained to think contrapuntally, enhancing your understanding of individual compositions.
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MU4631 |
Creating Music & Sound Design for Theatre |
1 & 2 |
20 |
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This module provides the tools required for working as a composer/musical director/musician in theatre. It also establishes cooperative understanding in the provision of sound material for theatrical purposes.
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MU4631 |
Composition (Level 6) |
1 & 2 |
20 |
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This module provides you with an opportunity for self-directed study on a composition of particular interest to you. The production and presentation of a substantial composition will help you foster a professional approach to the creative process.
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MU4633 |
Music Therapy Techniques |
1 & 2 |
20 |
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In this experiential module, you will apply what you learned from the prerequisite module (Music Therapy) to better your understanding of music therapy training and practice, as applied to select client populations.
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MU4634 |
Orchestration & Arrangement |
1 & 2 |
20 |
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In this module, you’ll recognise, and apply, a fuller range of resources in terms of arranging and instrumental technique to enable the effective and idiomatic transfer of musical material between instrumental media.
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MU4635 |
Historical Studies |
1 & 2 |
20 |
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Extend your knowledge of musical history through topics ranging a particular music genre or period, through study of selected works, composers, performers and artistic ideas.
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MU4636 |
Professional Skills (Instrumental & Vocal Teaching) |
1 & 2 |
20 |
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This module aims to explore various pedagogical strategies and further develop confidence in the student’s teaching experience.
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MU4637 |
Repertoire Project |
1 & 2 |
10 |
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Conduct in-depth research into a musical work of your interest. By mapping a detailed history of a musical work, you gain an understanding in the researching of musical works in general.
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MU4638 |
Research Project |
1 & 2 |
30 |
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Through an independent study on a topic of interest, you are able to benefit from consultations with an assigned supervisor with academic distinction in that discipline. The research process helps build your critical and analytical skills in academic writing, and fosters your understanding of professional scholarly practice.
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MU4639 |
Professional Skills (Outreach) |
1 & 2 |
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This module builds on the work undertaken in education and experiences gained, and outreach projects you have been involved in to date. The learning of theoretical and practical skills within outreach will help develop creativity and flexibility in the generation of workshop content and structures.
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MU4640 |
International Placement |
1 & 2 |
10 |
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This module provides the opportunity to study in a foreign environment, both as a musical and personal experience. You will participate fully in the life of the college (RCM) in accordance with your Learning Agreement set up by discussion with the Module Coordinator.
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MU4640B |
International Placement (Central Conservatory of Music, Shanghai) |
1 & 2 |
10 |
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This module provides the opportunity to study in a foreign environment, both as a musical and personal experience. You will participate fully in the life of the college (CCM) in accordance with your Learning Agreement set up by discussion with the Module Coordinator.
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MU4641 |
Accompaniment (Piano, Organ, Guitar, Yangqin) (Level 6) |
1 & 2 |
20 |
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Building upon the previous module in Level 5, you advance your skills in a wider range of situations and repertoire.
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MU4642 |
Chamber Music (Level 6) |
1 & 2 |
20 |
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You get the opportunity to perform with other members of an ensemble to create a unified, well-blended and balanced performance.
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MU4643 |
Conducting (Level 6) |
1 & 2 |
20 |
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This module expands and refines the technical and intellectual capabilities in the art of conducting. Learn to read, question and prepare scores in greater depth.
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MU4644 |
Aural in Professional Contexts |
1 & 2 |
10 |
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This is an advanced module in aural training, where you will be taught practical and written aural skills. Gain an understanding of transcription skills that extend into rhythmic, melodic and harmonic elements, as well as other expressive resources from a range of music styles.
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MU4645 |
Contemporary Music |
1 & 2 |
10 |
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This module establishes opportunities to work with student composers. The collaborative conceptualisation of performance projects builds the confidence and skills needed as contemporary musicians and performers.
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MU4646 |
Duo Performance (Level 6) |
1 & 2 |
20 |
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This module provides the opportunity to partner with an artist to deliver a duo recital.
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MU4647 |
Historical Performance |
1 & 2 |
10 |
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Using original playing techniques, students get the opportunity to realise 'authentic' ensemble performance on historical instruments.
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MU4648 |
Opera, Acting & Movement |
1 & 2 |
30 |
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The combination of separate work in Acting, Movement, Speech, Language and Coaching classes, as well as lessons from individual Principal Study and Repertoire relating to a particular role in an operatic scene, will culminate in a live performance in an Opera Scene.
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MU4649 |
Song Class |
1 & 2 |
20 |
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A combination of separate work in Speech, Language and Coaching classes, and in individual Principal Study and Repertoire culminates in a solo public performance.
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MU4650 |
Interpretation of Songs (Level 6) |
1 & 2 |
20 |
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This module is designed to enable all singers to enhance their existing artistic and vocal gifts through regular attendance and participation in Song Classes complemented by language coaching to consolidate and enhance interpretative, vocal and artistic skills. Language Class Coaching continues to provide the linguistic basis for any subsequent performance in a Song Class.
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