Course content

The course requires significant independent study from students. Individual instruction includes instrumental skills with an emphasis on improvisation. The ensemble instruction includes repertoire development, practice in improvisation, conducting, and test technique. During the course the student will receive relevant studio training.

Compulsory courses:
Secondary Instrument Jazz B:
The secondary instrument is the piano the first year and the drums the second year. Piano players study the drums both years. Drum players study the piano both years.

Music presentation:
The course includes preparation, performance, and evaluation of student concerts/presentation assignments. Each individual student must submit a project report at the end of the course.

Learning outcome

The course aims to enable students to perform and communicate music at a high level both as a soloist and as a part of various ensembles.

Learning methods and activities

Individual instruction - one lesson a week for 27 weeks.
Group instruction - 50 lessons in total for ensemble projects, provided in concentrated periods during the academic year.
Project - various forms of instruction.
Compulsory courses.


Secondary Instrument Jazz B:
Instruction: The equivalent of 3 group lessons a week for 27 weeks.
Assessment: Pass/fail based on participation in compulsory instruction.

Music Presentation:
Instruction is presented as a project, in the equivalent of 2 lessons per week in practice groups formed into ensembles. Assessment is based on participation in compulsory instruction and submitted project report.

Compulsory assignments

• Satisfactory participation in compulsory instruction
• Music Presentation course
• Course in Secondary Instrument jazz B

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

Requires passed MUSP4310 or corresponding course.