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MUSP4160

Main instrument B

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Credits 30
Level Intermediate course, level II
Course start Autumn 2024
Duration 2 semesters
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Practical exam

About

About the course

Course content

The subject builds upon the contains of Instrument and Performing A, or equivalent. Individual lessons in main instrument with emphasis on independent work. 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.

Compulsory course in Conducting gives the students practical experience in leading an ensemble through conducting, leading while being part of the ensemble yourself and so on.

Compulsory course in Instrument Knowledge/Voice Physiology: The course is primarily offered in the second year of study, but several classes containing few students from various instrument groups may be combined. As a result of this the student will be able to continue at MUSP4170 without having completed this part of MUSP4160.

Learning outcome

Skills:

The candidate

  • shows artistic expression and masters different performing situations
  • can work goal-oriented and independent, alone or together with others
  • has instrumental/vocal skills in order to realize her/his artistic intentions
  • masters prima vista playing/singing.
  • masters basic skills in leading an ensemble.

Knowledge:

The candidate

  • has knowledge of the main lines of the repertoire of her/his instrument
  • can describe the characteristics of artistic quality, assess her/his own and other students learning and give feedback that increases the learning
  • has basic knowledge about the history, construction and mode of operation of the instrument

Learning methods and activities

  • main instrument lessons
  • accompaniment lessons
  • course in conducting/leading ensembles
  • concert forum
  • ensemble. For organ-students this is replaced by a group based course in improvisation
  • instrument knowledge/voice physiology
  • projects, various lessons

Instruction is obligatory and demands minimum 80% attendance.

Compulsory assignments

  • Participation in two concerts
  • Course in conducting
  • 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

Passed MUSP4150 or equivalent

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
MUSP4120 30 sp Autumn 2018
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.