Bachelor of Music DT501 Honours Degree
Programme Outline
In years 1 and 2, there is a major emphasis on performance which is combined with supporting academic study, including various subjects such as composition techniques, history of music, aural training and an introduction to education studies and music technology. Participation in ensembles is an integral part of the programme.
In years 3 and 4, students will concentrate on the range of subjects attached to one of the strands on offer, as well as continuing their performance study and participation in ensembles.
In addition to the primary subjects included under each strand, students will choose from the following list:, composition techniques, orchestration, arrangement, conducting, philosophy, psychology, recording editing and production or technology in composition.
Who should apply for this programme?
Any person who can demonstrate a strong commitment and aptitude for musical study.
What is DIT looking for at audition?
In a word, potential. This means openness to the demands of performance, an enquiring mind, and an ability to work with others.
Strands
- Strand: PERFORMANCE
Performance Studies, Principal Instrument/Voice, Ensemble, Studies in Music History and Performance Practice, Analysis and Criticism, Special Studies, Studies in World Music Culture, Dissertation - Strand: COMPOSITION
Composition Portfolio, 19th and 20th Century Harmony, Orchestration, Arrangement, Analysis and Criticism, Studies in Music History and Performance Practice or Studies in World Music Culture, Performance Studies, Principal Instrument/Voice, Ensemble - Strand: PEDAGOGY (INSTRUMENTAL/VOCAL TEACHING)
Education Studies, Psychology of Music Education, Philosophy of Music Education, Teaching Observation/Microteaching, Teaching Methods, Educational Issues, Analysis and Criticism, Studies in Music History and Performance Practice or Studies in World Music Culture, Special Studies, Performance Studies, Principal Instrument/Voice, Ensemble, Dissertation - Strand: IRISH TRADITIONAL MUSIC
Performance Studies, Principal Instrument/Voice, Second Instrument/Voice, Irish Traditional Music Ensemble, Early Music Ensemble, Irish Traditional Music Studies (historical and analytical), Dissertation - Strand: MUSICOLOGY
Research Project, Dissertation, Historical Studies, Studies in Music History and Performance Practice, Studies in World Music Culture, Analysis and Criticism, Special Studies, Performance Studies, Principal Instrument/Voice, Ensemble
Programme Documents
To view or download the programme documents in PDF format - see below:
BMus Programme Document 2011 12
BMus Appendix September 2011 (BMus Syllabi for instruments and voice)
Duration
Four years full-time.
Location
The programme is based in DIT Rathmines Road with some instrumental classes in Chatham Row.
Further Information: Paul Mc Nulty Programme Chair
Conservatory of Music and Drama
tel. 01 402 7822, fax 01 402 3512
email: paul.mcnulty@dit.ie