Courses / Module

• On completion of the module, the student should be able to confidently engage with the Gregorian repertoire of Communion Antiphons.
• On completion of the module, the student should be able to accurately interpret substantial through-composed psalm settings in English and Irish.
• On completion of the module, the student should be able to apply chant formulae to liturgical prayers and readings.
• On completion of the module, the student should be able to vocally and musically sustain the delivery of challenging liturgical elements.

• Group tutorial incorporating individual tuition (12 hours)

• Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded
• Continuous Assessment detail(s): Assessment is by means of (a) an end-of-course practical examination (70%) and (b) continuous assessment of the student by the course tutor (30%). This assessment will be based on course performance and attendance. Minimum Attendance Requirement: 66% (two-thirds of module sessions)

• Pass standard: 40%
• Could the result of this module be capped? No

• Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes
• Should a candidate fail the overall course in First Year, a repeat practical examination is possible in this discipline. Candidates should note, however, that the continuous assessment mark will remain unchanged.
• Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment registration permitted? No
• Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment capped? No

• A comfortable pass in Cantor Skills 1 is a helpful benchmark for candidates considering this module as a second-year specialism.

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