MUS20750 Ad Astra Chamber Orchestra 3

Academic Year 2022/2023

The Ad Astra Chamber Orchestra is an ensemble that rehearses and performs music predominantly from the Baroque and Classical eras. The orchestra comprises strings (violin, viola, cello, bass) and continuo (organ, harpsichord), with the possible inclusion of solo wind/brass instruments or voice. Weekly rehearsals (Wednesdays) are followed by a more intensive schedule of rehearsals in preparation for a final concert in Week 7 of the second trimester. Admission is by audition, and may include those who have successfully auditioned for Ad Astra or UCD Symphony Orchestra Scholarships.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

The aims of this module are:
improve sight-reading;
enhance the technique of the individual performers;
encourage playing as an ensemble;
develop a stylistic approach to music of the Baroque/Classical eras;
encourage working together as a team towards the clear goal of a concert performance.

Indicative Module Content:

The Ad Astra Chamber Orchestra will consist of a number of 2-hour rehearsals, usually on a Thursday evening, that may include sectional or workshop sessions. A concert programme of around 60 minutes shall be presented in a public concert at the end of the course.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

20
Small Group

4
Autonomous Student Learning

76
Total

100
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Rehearsals.
Sectional rehearsals.
Workshops.
Concert performance. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Continuous Assessment: Contribution to rehearsals and performances Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

50
Practical Examination: Concert performance Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

20
Practical Examination: Group examination Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

30

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

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Ms Therese Timoney Lecturer / Co-Lecturer