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MUSP4170

Main instrument C

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Credits 30
Level Third-year courses, level III
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 B, 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 three 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.

Learning outcome

Skills:

The candidate

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

Knowledge:

The candidate

  • has knowledge of the main lines of the repertoire of her/his instrument
  • has knowledge of practical performing preparations.

Learning methods and activities

  • Main instrument lessons
  • Accompaniment lessons for relevant instruments.
  • Concert forum.
  • Ensemble. Does not apply for organ.
  • Projects, various lessons.

Instruction is obligatory and demands minimum 80% attendance.

Compulsory assignments

  • Participation in three 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

Passed MUSP4160 or equivalent.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
MUSP4130 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.