Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

  • Performing Music - Popular Music, Bachelor Program

Prerequisites

MUR200 Main Instrument 2

Learning outcomes

The student will:
  • adapt to the professional musical life different work situations
  • have a broad knowledge of different styles in various music traditions in relation to their main instrument
  • have acquired a separate personal expression
  • be able to use their improvisational skills of styles in various musical traditions and in different interaction situations
  • be able to plan, adapt and implement various projects to strengthen his own career in the professional music scene

Contents

  • Ensemble (5 credits)
  • Entrepreneurship (5 credits)
  • Main instrument (20 credits)

 

The course includes:

  • Improvisation
  • Development of instrumental / vocal skills
  • Development of style understanding and repertoire
  • Development of a personal expression
  • Knowledge of relevant methodology and development of their own working practices
  • The harmonic, melodic and rhythmic foundation for different types of improvisational music
  • Transcribing
  • Accompaniment and arranging for separate instrument
  • Rehearse, reproducing recorded music and aural playing
  • Recording practices, technological and arrangement aspects of recording associated with the instrument
  • Interaction in different formats
  • Entrepreneurship with mediation

Teaching and learning methods

The teaching will include individual lessons and group instruction. During the academic year, students participate in various mandatory projects and seminars. Each student is given individual instruction on their instrument. Main instrument instruction may periodically be organized flexibly to allow for different projects. Attendance is obligatory for teaching.

Expected scope of work for the average student is 27 hours per credit.

Examination requirements

Passed concerts during the academic year (information presented in Canvas at the beginning of the semester).
Passed practical test in entrepreneurship.
Approved participation of at least 3 concerts / artistic projects during the academic year.
A skill test on the main instrument. To be held at the end of the autumn semester.

Examinations

Performing Music – Popular Music:

A concert of approx. 45 minutes. Students are assessed individually. Repertoire and participation are decided in consultation with the main instrument teacher.

Electronic Music:

The exam consists of 2 parts:

  • Part 1: An individual performance of 30-40 minutes in the form of a concert, presentation or DJ set. Repertoire and choice of performance form is decided in consultation with the main instrument teacher.
  • Part 2: Individual portfolio submission with 15-20 minutes of recorded music. The recorded music can consist of several productions. Repertoire is decided in consultation with the main instrument teacher.

Both parts must be passed to pass the exam.

Further information is provided in Canvas at the start of the semester.

Grade: Pass / Fail

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, 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
MUR312 – Individual Performance 3. 25
MUR129 – Entrepreneurship for Musicians. 5
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