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The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

Norwegian/English

Recommended previous knowledge

MUK402-2 Individual performance and ensemble I (15 credits).

MUK407 Individual performance and ensemble II (15 credits).

Learning outcomes

Upon course completion, the student should:
  • have in-depth knowledge about the performance practice of musical styles central to their her/his instrument.
  • master a repertoire of essential soloist and chamber music works
  • meet technical and musical challenges with excellence
  • be able to realise artistic intentions with a personal expression through music performance
  • apply research and artistic development material to strengthen her/his own performance activity
  • be able to communicate, orally and in writing, with the concert audience and the overall music community.

Contents

The student will develop a core repertoire based on learning and performing essential works of her/his main instrument and in chamber music. Performance practice and interpretation, as well as performance skills, artistic intentions and expressions are central to the course. The student will work on the concert situation itself, the performer’s role as mediator, the communication with the audience and music community and with research and artistic development material relevant to her/his soloist and chamber music activities. The repertoire is determined in collaboration with the main instrument and chamber music teachers.

Teaching and learning methods

Main instrument teaching is performed as one-to-one tuition, as master classes and seminars and as classes, including joint interpretation classes. The course also involves work with an accompanist as well as active participation in master classes, seminars and performance projects.

The chamber music activity is organised with scheduled hours and projects. It is emphasised that the student will gain experience working with ensemble formats central to her/his individual main instrument. In addition to scheduled hours and activities communicated through semester plans, students are asked to perform their own musical projects with fellow students and others. Digital tools will be used in tuition when relevant.

Parts of the lessons are mandatory. These parts are communicated at the beginning of the semester through Canvas.

The expected workload for students is 27 hours per credit.

Examination requirements

  • Approved attendance at mandatory teaching activities
  • Approved performance of a 20 minute concert within the duration of the course
  • Participation in two concerts with a chamber group

Further information is given at the beginning of the semester through Canvas.

Examinations

An individual performance test with no less than 30 minutes (performed repertoire set up in collaboration with the main instrument teacher).

Assessment: passed/not passed.

Student evaluation

In cooperation with the student representative, the study programme manager determines the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation (in accordance with the quality system for education, Chapter 4.1).

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
MUK400 – Individual Performance and Ensemble. 30
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