Unit name | Transcription and Editing |
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Unit code | MUSI20056 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | I/5 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | Dr. Scott |
Open unit status | Open |
Pre-requisites |
Grade 8 theory OR A level music are usually expected for participation in this module |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | Department of Music |
Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This unit will introduce students to the various editorial challenges presented by music of the renaissance and early baroque periods. Notational systems will be explained and particular attention will be paid to the study of recent scholarly editions of these repertoires. The coursework exercises will involve the transcription of simple vocal and instrumental music, including lute and keyboard tablatures, and the provision of detailed editorial notes and commentaries.
Aims:
This unit aims to provide an introduction to the modern techniques of editing early music. Attention will also be devoted to matters of notation, source filiation and effective scholarly presentation of results.
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
Eleven 2-hour classes including follow-up tutorials.
Three summative assessed exercises equally marked (50% - ILOs 1-3) and two formative exercises. All the exercises must be completed for credit points by the stated deadlines.
Extended final assignment: 50% (ILOs 1-5)
The coursework exercises will enable students to demonstrate outcomes 1-3. The extended final assignment will typically be an extended edition from a major source, incorporating an editorial introduction and critical commentary (1000 words).