Leaving Cert Music Technology
This one-day ONLINE course will cover all aspects of approaching the 25% Music Technology option. Date displayed provisional. (See below)
Description
In this one-day course, Kim Fallen Bailey, RIAM teacher, will cover all aspects of approaching the 25% Music Technology option as part of the Leaving Certificate Music performance component.
Kim will take participants through each stage of the question, as well as give tips on useful techniques and the marking scheme involved.
Learning Outcomes
The following will be covered on the day:
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Show students how to set up and input scores on 'Musescore 4'
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Overview and practice of editing options
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Complete a mock examination on this component live during the course
For any enquiries about this course, please contact shortcourses@riam.ie or call 01 632 5300.
Tutors
Kim Fallen Bailey graduated from Trinity College Dublin in 2007 with an Honours Degree in Music Education and a Commendation Award for Teaching. Her work in Crannog Nua Special School involves teaching music to children with emotional and behavioural difficulties. She is also the founder and director of Ceol Draíochta music school in Donabate, Dublin, where she teaches piano and theory and provides vocal training and Grinds for Junior and Leaving Cert students.
Kim delivers the 2-year Leaving Cert Music course in the Royal Irish Academy of Music. She designed and delivers the Foundations for Leaving Cert Music 1-year preparatory course. She also developed and directs the RIAM’s e-course, Teaching Leaving Cert Music, Sets A and B.
Prerequisites
Ability:
- 5th and 6th year Leaving Certificate Music students
Tech:
- Laptop with good internet connection & camera. (for Zoom participation and running Musescore at the same time)
(NB: iPads, Tablets and phones will not be sufficient for this course)
- Free Software ‘Musescore 4’ downloaded before the course starts
- Earphones are useful but not essential
Other:
- Writing material
- Notes will be provided but must be downloaded and printed prior to the class
Testimonials
Course was great! I knew a little about music tech but my teacher in school knew next to nothing about it. This course helped me to learn what I need to know for the leaving cert music technology option. Thank you Kim! (M. Mann)