Music Performance

Music Performance

What is this Structured Elective about?

This structured elective offers the opportunity to receive formal recognition for taking part in one or more professionally-led music ensembles over a number of trimesters.

Why should I take this Structured Elective?

This structured elective allows you to develop your musical skills either by taking part in one ensemble for several trimesters, or by taking part in a range of ensembles. Performing groups are an excellent way to share your love of music with people from across the university and end of trimester concerts offer a memorable opportunity to perform to live audiences in leading venues.

How would this Structured Elective benefit me?

Regardless of your starting point and your choice of performing groups, you will build key musical skills across a range of repertoire.  Performing as part of an ensemble, you will also build key communication and teamwork skills.  Taking these modules as a structured elective may also help to signal these skills to potential future employers.

How do I take the modules in this Structured Elective?

• Structured Electives are available to undergraduate students only.
• In order to take this Structured Elective you must take the specified modules in or after 2024/25.
• To be awarded this Structured Elective you must take 15 credits from the list of modules outlined below. You will not be awarded this Structured Elective if you are graduating with a major or minor listed in the Eligibility section below.
• Traditional Music Practices and the UCD Composition Ensemble do not require an audition, but it is recommended that you have some prior experience on a relevant instrument.  Further detail is available on each of the module pages; if you are in doubt, you should contact the module convenor before registering.
• The UCD Gamelan Orchestra is open to all, with no expectation of prior experience with Gamelan or any other instrument.
• You may take multiple modules from the same performing group, or modules across different performing groups.
• You can take any combination of modules in any order from the selection available to achieve the required credits for this Structured Elective.
• No guarantee is given to you that it will be possible to take 15 credits from the outset, this will depend on module places being available and on the exigencies of the timetable.

Some groups require prior audition.  These are: the UCD Choral Scholars, the UCD Philharmonic Choir, the UCD Symphony Orchestra, and the UCD Ad Astra Chamber Orchestra. Audition details are available on the School of Music website.

Eligibility

You will not be awarded this Structured Elective if you are graduating with a major or minor listed below.