COURSE UNIT TITLE

: MUSIC ENSEMBLES, REPERTOIRE DEVELOPMENT, AND PERFORMANCE

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
MZK 5009 MUSIC ENSEMBLES, REPERTOIRE DEVELOPMENT, AND PERFORMANCE ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4

Offered By

Music Teacher Education

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR ILKAY EBRU TUNCER GÜLSELI

Offered to

Music Teacher Education

Course Objective

This course aims to enhance students individual musical performance skills and provide experience in ensemble singing and playing. While developing technical and expressive competence in solo performance, students also learn ensemble coordination, attentive listening, and collaborative interpretation.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Perform solo or as part of an ensemble with musical coherence.
2   Demonstrate attentive listening and adaptability in group settings.
3   Fulfill their individual role within an ensemble with balance and awareness.
4   Maintain technical and expressive control in both individual and group performances
5   Engage in musical interaction and develop interpretive ideas collaboratively.
6   Contribute artistically to the ensemble s overall interpretation while respecting stylistic and structural elements.
7   Reflect critically on ensemble performances to identify areas for improvement and apply feedback constructively.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Course introduction, overview of individual and ensemble performance goals
2 Listening, balancing, and musical responsiveness in ensemble settings
3 Developing control over individual voice or instrument
4 Repertoire introduction and accompaniment techniques
5 Duet and trio practice for ensemble collaboration
6 Leadership and responsibility within ensembles; rehearsal methods
7 General Review/Course Evaluation/Mid-term Exam
8 Technical and interpretive analysis of selected works
9 Stage presence, ensemble communication, audience engagement
10 Stylistic and expressive performance techniques
11 Ensemble rehearsals and performance preparation
12 Final performance rehearsals and individual/group feedback
13 General review and stage simulation
14 General review and stage simulation
15 Final exam

Recomended or Required Reading

Essential Elements for Band/Orchestra" Hal Leonard: Başlangıç ve orta seviye topluluklar için temel repertuvar.

"Choral Connections" Oxford University Press: Koro çalışmaları için çeşitli eserler.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture

Demonstration and supervised practice

Question and answer

Applied individual study

Group-based application

Performance analysis and feedback

Listening, observation, and evaluation

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 VZ Midterm
2 FN Semester final exam
3 BNS BNS Student examVZ * 0.40 + Student examFN * 0.60
4 BUT Make-up note
5 BBN End of make-up grade Student examVZ * 0.40 + Student examBUT * 0.60


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

DTK= attendance

Assessment Criteria

Technical proficiency 30% Mastery of core techniques such as position shifts, bow control, intonation, and fingering
Musical expression and interpretation 30% Stylistic expression, dynamics, phrasing, and emotional communication appropriate to the work Repertoire preparation 20% Level-appropriate study of etudes and pieces; consistency and progress in preparation Stage presence and performance conduct 10% Confidence, discipline, audience engagement, and overall coherence on stage Development and self-evaluation ability

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

ebru.boon@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 13 2 26
Tutorials 13 2 26
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 13 3 39
Preparation for midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for final exam 1 2 2
Preparing assignments 1 2 2
Preparing presentations 1 2 2
Preparing file 1 2 2
Midterm 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 103

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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