MUS20530 UCD Symphony Orchestra Autumn 2024-25

Academic Year 2024/2025

The UCD Symphony Orchestra rehearses and performs works from the standard classical repertoire alongside more challenging works from the 20th century. Concerts with soloists are also frequently featured. Weekly rehearsals are followed by a week of intensive preparation and the results are presented in a minimum of two annual public concerts. Participation is through application and audition ONLY; registration alone does not guarantee a place in the orchestra. Students who are interested in taking this module should email orchestra@ucd.ie in order to apply for an audition at the beginning of the semester.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

Improve sight-reading.
Enhance the technique of the individual performer.
Refine the ability to play in an ensemble while following a conductor.
Broaden knowledge of the orchestral repertoire.
Encourage working together as a team towards the clear goal of a concert performance.

Indicative Module Content:

Ensemble performance.
Small group work.
Individual practice.
Working with soloists and/or choirs.
Symphonic repertoire.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

30
Autonomous Student Learning

70
Total

100
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Sectional rehearsals.
Full rehearsals.
Live performances. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:

Admission by audition only. Expected minimum standard of Grade7–8.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Participation in Learning Activities: Contribution to rehearsals in preparation for major concert performances Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11 Graded No

50

 No
Practical Skills Assessment: Small group assessment within regular rehearsal schedule Week 10 Graded No

30

 No
Group Work Assignment: Final concert Week 11 Graded No

20

 No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.