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MUSP4584 - Church Choir Conducting B

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Practical exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Practical exam 100/100 30 minutes

Course content

The course deals with advanced choral- and ensemble management, arrangement and composition related to the usual choral management tasks required of a church musician. The Department's church choir functions as the rehearsal ensemble. During the academic year at least one larger project is undertaken, where students have the opportunity to study and lead a choir/ensemble in a church service/concert.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

The candidate:

  • has knowledge of vocal techniques, voice development and choir sound
  • has knowledge about choir warming up- and interpretation- techniques
  • has knowledge about old and more recent church music repertoire and performing traditions.

Skills:

The candidate:

  • can express musical intentions through conducting choir and ensembles
  • has basic skills in conducting techniques adequate for conducting choir and ensembles in various church musical occations.
  • has developed independence in planning, rehearsing technique and performances.

Learning methods and activities

Seminar based lectures in groups. Singing as a support instrument. Attendance in the Department of Music's motet choir.

Instruction is obligatory and demands minimum 80% attendance.

Compulsory assignments

  • Satisfactory participation in compulsory lectures
  • Participation in IM's motet choir
  • Course in singing

Further on evaluation

Final practical exam in choir/ensemble conducting with a duration of up to 30 minutes.

Specific conditions

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

Required previous knowledge

Passed MUSP4575

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Fourth-year courses, level IV

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
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Music

Timetable

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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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