MUK255 Main Areas 2 (Autumn 2020–Spring 2021)

• have knowledge of different styles within different traditions and genres
• have acquired technical skills in two main areas
• be able to apply different methods for efficient and goal-oriented rehearsing techniques
• be able to apply their knowledge of genre and style to their main areas, both within an ensemble and a soloist context (also in their own compositions if applicable)
• be able to work independently in and with ensembles
• acquire broad knowledge about repertoire for their main areas

• developing musical performance skills
• developing a personalized expression of performance
• knowledge of relevant rehearsal techniques and development of practice routines
• playing together in different ensembles
• participation in concerts with ensembles aimed at different audiences
• work with interpretation in ensembles, playing-by-ear and improvisation

• Approved participation on minimum 1 concert per main area, hosted by UiA
• Approved compulsory lesson attendance

Part 1: Main area 1 will be conducted as a 15 minute practical test either individually or in groups. The test should reflect the work done within the selected classical main instrument discipline, and is scheduled together with a teacher.

Part 2: Main area 2 will be conducted as a 10 minute practical test either individually or in groups. The test should reflect the work done within the selected secondary discipline, and is scheduled together with a teacher.

Assessment: Pass/fail