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MUSP4150 - Main instrument A

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Practical exam
Grade: Passed / Not Passed

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Practical exam 100/100 15 minutes

Course content

Individual lessons in main instrument with emphasis on independent work, including group lessons with technical practice and specific main-instrumental themes. The subject emphasizes concert training and ensemble training, and the student must participate with solo or chamber musical repertoire in at least two concerts during the academic year. At least one of the concerts must be part of Department of Music's own concerts. The concerts are to be documented and approved in the semester reports.

Course in Physiology: The course includes knowledge in prevention of strain injuries, exercises in relaxation and concentration, principles of exercise, warming up exercises, and basic techniques in performance preparation.

Learning outcome

Skills:

The candidate:

  • has instrumental/vocal skills in order to realize her/his artistic intentions
  • can work goal-oriented and independent, alone or together with other
  • masters prima vista singing/playing
  • has training in several different areas of performing
  • takes an active part in assessing her/his own and other students playing in study groups

Knowledge:

The candidate:

  • has knowledge of basic anatomy, and can relate this knowledge in preventing body strain damages
  • has knowledge of different views of learning

Learning methods and activities

  • Main instrument lessons
  • Workmanship/technique in groups
  • Accompaniment for relevant instruments
  • Concert forum
  • Projects, various lessons

The recourse in ensemble and concert forum might be redistributed

Courses:

  • Physiology in groups and individual lessons

Instruction is obligatory and demands minimum 80% attendance.

Compulsory assignments

  • Course in physiology
  • Participation in two concerts
  • Satisfactory participation in compulsory instruction

Further on evaluation

Minimum of 80% satisfactory participation in all mandatory activities in the course.

All mandatory activities must be approved before the student can have the exam.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Music Performance Studies (BMUSP)

Required previous knowledge

Requires admission to the Bachelor's programme in Music Performance Studies.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
MUSP4110 30.0 AUTUMN 2018
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  30.0 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Term no.: 2
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2025

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Music Performance Studies

Examination

Examination arrangement: Practical exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Spring ORD Practical exam 100/100
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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