Course content

The course requires significant independent study. Individual instruction includes instrumental skills with an emphasis on improvisation. The ensemble instruction includes repertoire development, practice in improvisation, conducting, and technique. A substantial part of the ensemble instruction will be student guided and individualised. During the course the student will receive relevant studio training.

Learning outcome

The course aim is 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.
The length of the examination concert is 30 minutes. If two or more students play in an ensemble, the length of the examination concert is 45 minutes.

Compulsory assignments

• Satisfactory participation in compulsory instruction

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

Requires passed MUSP4321 or corresponding course.

Credit reductions