Master's Programme in Music Performance - Western Classical Music - Universitetet i Agder
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Master's Programme in Music Performance - Western Classical Music

Supplementary programme

Admission requirements

The student must have completed and passed a three-year music programme emphasising music performance, and pass an audition. Applicants from abroad, outside the Nordic countries, must document sufficient knowledge of English equivalent to the demands related to the Higher Education Entrance Qualification.
The applicant must attach a proposal for a specialisation topic to the application that must be approved by the university before the applicant can perform the audition.
Application deadline: 15th December.

Recommended previous knowledge

The study programme demands high-level abilities on the main instruments and musicological skills equal to the Bachelor of Music Performance programme´s MUR/MUK 107 Aesthetics and Scientific Theory at the University of Agder. Completion must be documented.

General description and profile

The master´s programme of music performance is a specialisation-study and it is offered to candidates who have completed at least three years of education focusing on music performance. It can be offered to, for instance, candidates who have completed a bachelor´s programme in music education and a bachelor´s programme in music performance. The applicant must have at least 90 credits of music performance to be admitted to the master´s programme.
The study is available to all applicants with backgrounds in Classical music or related education, and is offered on main instruments where the Institute for Classical Music and Music Education, at any time, can supply qualified teaching staff; for instance, piano, singing, guitar, lute and all orchestral instruments.

Applicants must document a high level as performers through the admission process. The applicant prepares a repertoire of c. 45 minutes. The repertoire must be representative of the applicant´s abilities and preferably be related to the applicant´s chosen specialisation. A part of the repertoire can be ensemble works. The repertoire must be attached to the application and must be approved by the university´s audition jury. During the audition, the jury can choose a selection of 25-30 minutes from the applicant´s repertoire (including ensemble). See "Forskrift om opptak til mastergradsstudier ved Universitetet i Agder" [Regulations concerning admission to master´s studies at the University of Agder] and "Utfyllende regler for opptak til mastergradsstudiet i utøvende musikk ved Universitetet i Agder" [Supplementary rules concerning admission to master´s studies at the University of Agder].

If admitted to the master´s programme, the student will be given counselling in relation to planning the development of the study programme. Each student is given a supervisor with whom they will plan and arrange the study programme. The supervisor has a special responsibility for counselling in relation to the master´s thesis/essay. It is the student´s area of specialisation that serves as the framework when working with the master´s thesis/essay. During the first semester, the student must have presented the final project description for their master´s thesis/essay. Information will be provided at the beginning of the semester.

While working on the study programme, the student will develop personally and artistically, providing them with a foundation for high-level performance and mediation. This foundation includes knowledge about the relations between theoretical disciplines and practical music performance, as well as knowledge and understanding of music mediation.

The Classical Music Master´s programme includes the following courses:

  • MUK402 Individual performance and ensemble - 15 credits
  • MUK403 Individual performance and ensemble - 30 credits
  • MUK401 Master thesis with performance - 30 credits
  • MUK501 Master thesis with performance - 30 credits
  • ME-406 Musicological theory and method - 15 credits

Course Structure diagram

Learning outcome

After completing the programme, the student should:

KNOWLEDGE

  • have gained in-depth knowledge about methodologies related to musicology and music performance
  • have gained advanced knowledge within the field of music, and have gained specialised insight concerning their main instrument.

SKILLS

  • be able to analyse existing theories, methodologies and interpretations in the field of music and work self-sufficiently with practical and theoretical problem-solving.
  • be able to utilise relevant scientific and/or performance methods for academic and artistic development in a self-sufficient manner.

GENERAL COMPETENCE

  • have gained knowledge and skills providing a foundation for communication about and through music at a high professional level
  • have strengthened their academic foundation for reflection, innovation and creative thought during the study programme
  • be able to apply their knowledge and skills within the various subject-areas of music, and perform advanced work assignments and projects
  • be able to contribute to original processes and innovation within the field of music

Teaching methods

An essential part of the student´s working time is to be spent practising and rehearsing, both individually and in ensembles. Tuition is given as a combination of lectures, individual lessons and supervised performance projects. It is mandatory for students to participate in planning and executing concerts directed by the university. Individual counselling will also be provided which relates to the master´s thesis/essay, relevant to the student´s chosen area of specialisation. Foreign students must write their master´s thesis/essay in English. The course Musicological Theory and Method (ME 406) will be taught in English when necessary. All master´s thesis/essay counselling will be given in English to foreign students.

Evaluation

An annual student evaluation is undertaken in accordance with the university's quality assurance system 2.3.1 in all courses of the present semester, each year, and at every study programme at the Department for Classical Music and Music Education.

Assessment methods

See course descriptions

Qualification awarded

Master of Music Performance

Occupational profiles / further studies

The master´s programme provides competence as instrumentalists or vocalists to high artistic levels, and suits those who wish to further develop their skills and expression abilities focusing on solo instruments and ensemble practice. After completing the programme, the candidate will be qualified to work as an orchestral musician, regional musician, instrumental teacher in public music schools, high schools, folk high schools and in the voluntary sector. A completed master´s programme may qualify the student for admission to PhD studies.

Student exchange

The Department for Classical Music and Music Education has agreements with a series of international institutions. Students are advised to visit the University of Agder´s webpage for an overview. On exchange, students normally receive tuition on their main instrument; exams are normally not possible on exchange. Main instrument examinations are conducted at the end of the second and fourth semester. Students are supported with supervision; agreements with a supervisor are to be made prior to the student exchange.

Contact person

Programme Coordinator: Per Kjetil Farstad. E-mail: per.k.farstad@uia.no. Phone: +47 38141905

Level of qualification

Second cycle

Mode of study

Full time

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Duration

2 years

Credits

120

Scope

Full time

Year

2017-18

Campus

Kristiansand 

Faculty

Faculty of Fine Arts 

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