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The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

Norwegian/English

Learning outcomes

Upon course completion, the student should:
  • have in-depth knowledge about independent working methods related to her/his instrument
  • be able to display performance skills with advanced sound and technical qualities
  • be able to apply soloist and chamber musical skills in flexible ways in terms of interpretation and various instrumentations
  • be able to display instrument control and musical awareness through her/his own performance.

Contents

Knowledge about working methods, as well as instrumental crafts, performance and music related main instrument skills, chamber music and problems and issues related to instrument control and musical awareness are central to the course. The repertoire is determined in collaboration with the main instrument and chamber music teachers.

Teaching and learning methods

Main instrument tuition 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

  • Participation in at least one concert with a chamber ensemble.
  • Approved attendance at compulsory teaching

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

Examinations

An audio-visual recording of at least 15 minutes length (performed repertoire set up in collaboration with the main instrument teacher).

Assessment: passed/not passed.

Student evaluation

In cooperation with the student representative, the person responsible for the course 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).

Admission for external candidates

No

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
MUK402 – Inidividual Performance and Ensemble. 15
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