MUK255 Main Areas 2 (Autumn 2021–Spring 2022)

• have knowledge of different styles within different traditions and genres
• have acquired technical skills in two contrasting disciplines
• 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

The course is conducted through individual lessons and group lessons. During the course, the student will participate in different projects and seminars. Each student will receive tuition in both disciplines (individually and in ensemble). The tuition resources will be allocated 70/30 in favor of the students main discipline. There will be room for flexible organising of the various projects. Attending the lessons is compulsory.

Expected workload for an average student is 27 hours per credit.

• 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