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PLAINCHANT PERFORMANCE

Module code: MU348
Credits: 5
Semester: 1
Quota: 6 - Restricted entry, contact department for details before registering
Department: MUSIC
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	Overview
	A performance-oriented study of plainchant based on the neumatic notations of the St Gall and Laon manuscript traditions. Solo chanting will form a core element of the module, in addition to group work. Students will also be required to complete short written assignments on aspects of chant semiology and/or modality. Delivered online for the first 4-5 weeks, delivered live thereafter. Note: This module will not be available for online registration in September. Interested students should contact John.OKeeffe@spcm.ie to arrange a time for audition. If successful, students will be able to amend their initial module selection to include MU348.

Overview

A performance-oriented study of plainchant based on the neumatic notations of the St Gall and Laon manuscript traditions. Solo chanting will form a core element of the module, in addition to group work. Students will also be required to complete short written assignments on aspects of chant semiology and/or modality.

Delivered online for the first 4-5 weeks, delivered live thereafter.

Note:
This module will not be available for online registration in September. Interested students should contact John.OKeeffe@spcm.ie to arrange a time for audition. If successful, students will be able to amend their initial module selection to include MU348.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: demonstrate proficiency in the interpretation of square and neumatic chant notations. accurately transcribe chants from key manuscript witnesses of western plainchant from 9th-12th centuries. intelligently evaluate any Latin chant with respect to the preparation required for solo or group performance. confidently function as a solo performer in a liturgical or concert context.

Learning Outcomes

Teaching & Learning methods

Assessment

	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes Continuous assessment marks are carried forward to the autumn. Dissertations-theses, recitals and composition-music technology portfolios presented for the first time in the Autumn Supplemental Examination Session will be capped at 40% in the absence of fully proven mitigating circumstances. Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment registration permitted? Yes Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment capped? Yes

Autumn Supplementals/Resits

	Pre-Requisites
	Admission (limited to 6 places) is by audition/interview which will take place at the beginning of semester one. Please email in advance to register your interest. A secure vocal technique is a pre-requisite.

	Additional Reading
	Graduale triplex (Solesmes, 1973) Cardine, Eugene: Gregorian Semiology (Solesmes, 1982). Available from University Bookshop.

Timetable

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PLAINCHANT PERFORMANCE

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