MUR131 Arranging for Strings: Pop Music (Spring 2026)
- ECTS Credits:
- 5
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Fine Arts
- Course Leader:
- Ingolv Haaland
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian or English
- Duration:
- ½ year
Table of contents
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Performing Music - Popular Music, Bachelor Program
Teaching language
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student should:
- have knowledge of different techniques for string instruments
- be able to write string arrangements for different popular music genres
- be able to apply arrangement principles for different string ensembles
- be able to apply harmonic principles for string arrangement
Contents
Teaching and learning methods
The teaching is given in the form of lectures and group supervision, in addition to individual feedback in Canvas on assignments. The students will use digital tools such as Sibelius and Logic Pro in their work.
Parts of the teaching are compulsory. These parts will be presented in Canvas at the start of the semester.
The expected scope of work is 27 hours per credit.
Examinations
Individual portfolio exam with 5-7 minutes of recorded audio material with scores. The recorded audio material can consist of several audio products.
Further information will be given in Canvas at the start of the semester.
An overall grade is given for the content of the portfolio.
Grade: Pass/Fail
New/postponed exams are arranged if needed.