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MUSP4112

Aural Training/Improvisation A

Credits 7.5
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Autumn 2010
Duration 2 semesters
Examination arrangement Work

About

About the course

Course content

The course aims to mirror music's various means of expression and ability to cross the borders of time and genre through performances. Improvisation is essential.

Compulsory course in Choral Conducting includes musical instruction as well as conducting teqniques.

Learning outcome

The course is designed to stimulate and develop the students' musical intuition and expression through awareness and practice linked to the basic musical elements of melody, rhythm, sound, harmony, and form.

Learning methods and activities

1.5 hours of group instruction a week for 27 weeks.
Compulsory course in Choral Conducting: Seminar. 1-2 hours per week during one semester.

Compulsory assignments

  • Satisfactory participation in compulsory instruction
  • Course in Choral Conducting

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Musikk, utøvende (BMUSP)

Required previous knowledge

Requires admission to the Bachelor's programme in Music Performance Studies.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
MUSP4153 7.5 sp
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Music Performance Studies

Contact information

Course coordinator

  • Odd Johan Overøye

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Music

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Work
Grade: Passed/Failed

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Work
Weighting 100/100

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