BMus in Performance draft

Program Overview

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The Music degree program combines performance with academic study in areas such as composition, history, education, and technology. Students develop their musical skills through one-to-one lessons and ensemble participation while building their own pathways with specialized modules in their areas of interest. Graduates pursue careers as professional musicians, composers, teachers, and researchers.

Program Outline

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Outline:

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Year One

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Semester 1

• Aural 1 [Mandatory]
• Ensemble 1 [Mandatory]
• History of Music 1 [Mandatory]
• Introduction to Irish Traditional Music Past and Present [Mandatory]
• Supporting Musicianship 1 [Mandatory]
• Technology and Professional Studies 1 [Mandatory]

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Semester 2

• Aural 1 [Mandatory]
• Ensemble 1 [Mandatory]
• Supporting Musicianship 1 [Mandatory]
• Introduction to Irish Traditional Music Past and Present [Mandatory]
• History of Music 1 [Mandatory]
• Technology and Professional Studies 1 [Mandatory]

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Year Two

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Semester 1

• Aural 2 [Mandatory]
• Ensemble 2 [Mandatory]
• History of Music 2 [Mandatory]
• Introduction to Analysis and Inst./Vocal Teaching [Mandatory]
• Supporting Musicianship 2 [Mandatory]
• Technology and Professional Studies 2 [Mandatory]

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Semester 2

• Aural 2 [Mandatory]
• Ensemble 2 [Mandatory]
• History of Music 2 [Mandatory]
• Introduction to Analysis and Inst./Vocal Teaching [Mandatory]
• Supporting Musicianship 2 [Mandatory]
• Technology and Professional Studies 2 [Mandatory]

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Year Three

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Semester 1

• Ensemble 3 [Mandatory]
• Technology and Professional Studies 3 [Mandatory]
• Traditional Performance Studies 3 [Mandatory]
• Chamber Music 3 [Mandatory]
• Studies in Music History and Performance Practice 1 [Mandatory]
• Music Education: Theoretical Perspectives [Mandatory]
• Instrumental/Vocal Pedagogy: Theory and Practice [Mandatory]
• Musician in the Community [Mandatory]
• Composition Portfolio 1 [Mandatory]
• 19th-Century Composition and Orchestration [Mandatory]
• Post-Tonal Analysis and 20th-21st Century Composition Techniques [Mandatory]
• Music Philosophy and Criticism 1 [Mandatory]
• Dissertation [Minor] [Mandatory]
• Tonal and Post-Tonal Analysis [Mandatory]
• The Song and Instrumental Traditions 1 [Mandatory]
• Slow Airs: Instrumental Interpretation and Performance [Mandatory]
• Studies in World Music [Mandatory]
• The Harping Tradition and Music Collections [Mandatory]
• Introduction to Scripture and Theology [Mandatory]
• Liturgical Ensemble 1 [Mandatory]
• Liturgy and Music 1 [Mandatory]
• Tonal Analysis and Orchestration [Mandatory]

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Semester 2

• Ensemble 3 [Mandatory]
• Technology and Professional Studies 3 [Mandatory]
• Traditional Performance Studies 3 [Mandatory]
• Chamber Music 3 [Mandatory]
• Studies in Music History and Performance Practice 1 [Mandatory]
• Music Education: Theoretical Perspectives [Mandatory]
• Instrumental/Vocal Pedagogy: Theory and Practice [Mandatory]
• Musician in the Community [Mandatory]
• Composition Portfolio 1 [Mandatory]
• 19th-Century Composition and Orchestration [Mandatory]
• Post-Tonal Analysis and 20th-21st Century Composition Techniques [Mandatory]
• Music Philosophy and Criticism 1 [Mandatory]
• Dissertation [Minor] [Mandatory]
• Tonal and Post-Tonal Analysis [Mandatory]
• The Song and Instrumental Traditions 1 [Mandatory]
• Slow Airs: Instrumental Interpretation and Performance [Mandatory]
• Studies in World Music [Mandatory]
• The Harping Tradition and Music Collections [Mandatory]
• Introduction to Scripture and Theology [Mandatory]
• Liturgical Ensemble 1 [Mandatory]
• Liturgy and Music 1 [Mandatory]
• Tonal Analysis and Orchestration [Mandatory]

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Year Four

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Semester 1

• Chamber Music 4 [Mandatory]
• Ensemble 4 [Mandatory]
• Professional Studies 4 [Mandatory]
• Traditional Performance Studies 4 [Mandatory]
• Teaching Practice [Mandatory]
• Contextualising Music Education: Issues and Practice [Mandatory]
• Research Project [Mandatory]
• Composition Portfolio 2 [Mandatory]
• Contemporary Music Ensemble and Technology-Based Composition [Mandatory]
• Music Philosophy and Criticism 2 [Mandatory]
• Dissertation [Major] [Mandatory]
• Studies in Music History and Performance Practice 2 [Mandatory]
• The Song and Instrumental Traditions 2 [Mandatory]
• Traditional Composition and Archive Research [Mandatory]
• Scripture, Liturgy and Music [Mandatory]
• Liturgical Ensemble 2 [Mandatory]

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Semester 2

• Chamber Music 4 [Mandatory]
• Ensemble 4 [Mandatory]
• Professional Studies 4 [Mandatory]
• Traditional Performance Studies 4 [Mandatory]
• Teaching Practice [Mandatory]
• Contextualising Music Education: Issues and Practice [Mandatory]
• Research Project [Mandatory]
• Composition Portfolio 2 [Mandatory]
• Contemporary Music Ensemble and Technology-Based Composition [Mandatory]
• Music Philosophy and Criticism 2 [Mandatory]
• Dissertation [Major] [Mandatory]
• Studies in Music History and Performance Practice 2 [Mandatory]
• The Song and Instrumental Traditions 2 [Mandatory]
• Traditional Composition and Archive Research [Mandatory]
• Scripture, Liturgy and Music [Mandatory]
• Liturgical Ensemble 2 [Mandatory]

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Careers:

• Professional musicians – orchestra/opera/traditional
• Music technology and recording/engineering
• Music teaching (secondary, primary, individual and group)
• Composers
• Researchers
• Lecturers
• Writers
• Broadcasters
• Music journalism

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Other:

• The course places a major emphasis on performance, combined with supporting academic study.
• Areas studied include composition, history of music, aural training, education studies, music technology, and supporting musicianship.
• In Years 3 and 4, you can build your own pathway with specialised modules in your area of interest.
• Develop your musical skill by working with Ireland’s leading musicians for the entire duration of your degree through one-to-one instrumental/vocal lessons.
• You will also have a second study to further develop your musical talents.
• You will have opportunities to showcase your talents by participating in a diverse programme of concerts, recitals and stage performances.
• A core element in the course is participation in ensembles, including: Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Choral Society, Chamber Choir, Opera Ensemble, Irish Traditional Music Ensemble, Big Band and Early Music Ensemble.
• Exchange opportunities are offered on a competitive basis.
We have links with European and US institutions, including Columbia College Chicago, Ryerson University in Toronto, Metropolia University in Helsinki, the Liszt Academy in Budapest, and the Kódaly Institute in Kecskemét, Hungary.