Universitetet i Agder

Major Instrument and Ensemble

MUR252-1

Included in Study

Bachelor´s Programme in Music Performance - Western Classical Music

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this programme the student should:

be able to perform and to present music on a high professional level
have gained a personal expression and have gained methods for developing the tradition of popular music into the modern world of music
be able to perform and to present different styles with the main instrument in an ensemble
be familiar with methods of adapting the music to different band settings used in popular musica

Course contents

instrumental / vocal technique
improvisation
performance
scales
playing by ear
sound and text
rhythm, tempo and groove
sight-reading

Teaching methods and workload

The course makes use of individual guiding and group seminars.

Examination requirements

To participate in concerts with the ensemble, concerts will be announced at semester start.

Assessment methods and criteria

Concert in ensemble
Concert on main instrument. Time: 30 minutes

Assessed on the basis pass / fail.

Type of course

Practical

Level of course

First cycle.

Year of study

Second or third year of bachelor`s programme.

Name of lecturer

Head of department, Erik Gunvaldsen

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Duration

1 semester

Credits

Start

Spring, Autumn

Campus

Kristiansand

Faculty

Faculty of Fine Arts

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