Course - Counterpoint - MUSP4537
MUSP4537 - Counterpoint
About
New from the academic year 2024/2025
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 50/100 | |||
| Portfolio | 50/100 |
Course content
The focus is concentrated on counterpoint in Palestrina- and Bach style.
Learning outcome
The course should provide practices for students in the composition of different kinds of movements for ecclesiastical use.
Knowledge:
The student:
- has knowledge about 1500 century vocal polyphony based on the Palestrina style.
- has knowledge about the framework for contrapuntal music in the style of J.S.Bach
Skills:
The candidate:
- can write exercises and simple motets in two-and three-part counterpoint.
- can write exercises and two-voice inventions in Bach-style
- can draw lines from basic composition techniques to their own compositions.
Learning methods and activities
Weekly group classes.
Weekly works: Palestrina style in fall term, and Bach-style in spring term.
Satisfactory participation in compulsory instruction requires a minimum of 80% attendance.
Compulsory assignments
- Satisfactory participation in compulsory instruction autumn
- Up to 12 exercises in Palestrina style
- Satisfactory participation in compulsory instruction spring
- Up to 12 exercises in Bach style
Further on evaluation
The assessment consists of two portfolio submissions. In the autumn semester, the student writes out four of the weekly exercises in Palestrina style, in addition to two new ones, and submits these as the first portfolio. In the spring semester, the student writes out four of the weekly exercises in Bach style, in addition to two new ones, and submits these as the second portfolio.
The portfolios are delivered digitally in NTNU's examination system.
In order to take the exam, at least 80% of the weekly rehearsals must be approved (Palestrina in the autumn and Bach in the spring).
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Church Music (ÅKIRKMUS)
Music Performance Studies (BMUSP)
Required previous knowledge
Requires passed MUSP4152 or MUSP4161 or corresponding course.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSP4534 | 3.7 | AUTUMN 2024 | |
| MUSP4544 | 3.7 | AUTUMN 2024 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Third-year courses, level III
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Term no.: 2
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Music Performance Studies
Examination
Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Portfolio 50/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Portfolio 50/100 INSPERA
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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.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"