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MUSP4125

Supporting Subjects Classical Music

Credits 15
Level Intermediate course, level II
Course start Autumn 2010
Duration 2 semesters
Examination arrangement Portfolio assessment

About

About the course

Course content

The course consists of History of Music, Aural Training/Improvisation, Harmony and Basic Music Technology B, all of which must be completed in order to pass the subject.

History of Music: Lessons will be held during autumn. Instruction will centre around one topic from music history.
Aural Training/Improvisation:
The course aims to mirror music's various means of expression and ability to cross borders of time and genre through performances. Improvisation is essential.

Harmony:
The course covers composition and arrangements in several musical genres. The student products are performed under teacher tuition.

Compulsory course in Basic Music Technology B:
The course provides a short introduction to basic sound theory, hard disc recording/ sampling/ sound editing, microphone choice, studio work, and sound aesthetics for the performing artist.

Learning outcome

This course is designed to develop the students' knowledge of and insight in music history and various aestetic style ideals. The approach to Ear training/Improvisation and Harmony/Composition aims to stimulate and develop the students` musical intuition and expression through attentive listening and training based on the musical basic elements melody, rhythm, harmony, form and sonority.

Learning methods and activities

History of Music:
Lectures: 2 lessons a week for 13 weeks (autumn). The subject ends with a written examination (4 hours).

Aural Training/Improvisation:
1.5 hours of group instruction a week for 27 weeks. Assessment: Compulsory assignments.

Harmony:
Lectures - 1 lesson a week for 14 weeks (spring). Groups - 1 lesson a week for 14 weeks. Compulsory instruction. Assessment: compulsory assignments.

Compulsory course in Basic Music Technology B: Instruction: 2 lessons a week for 8 weeks, in practice groups. Assessment: Pass/fail based on written practice assignments and participation in compulsory instruction.

Compulsory assignments

  • Satisfactory participation in compulsory instruction in Course in Basic Music Technology B
  • Satisfactory participation in compulsory instruction in Aural Training
  • Satisfactory participation in compulsory instruction in History of Music
  • Satisfactory participation in compulsory instruction in Harmony

Specific conditions

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

Required previous knowledge

Requires passed MUSP4112, MUSP4113, MUSP4114 or corresponding course.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
MUSV1011 2.5 sp
MUSV1012 2.5 sp
MUSV2009 5 sp
This course has academic overlap with the courses 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

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Music

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment
Grade: Passed/Failed

Re-sit examination - Autumn 2010

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Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

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Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

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