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MUSP4135

Chamber Music A

Credits 15
Level Third-year courses, level III
Course start Autumn 2025
Duration 2 semesters
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Practical examination

About

About the course

Course content

The course includes the study of chamber music or ensemble repertoire that covers epochs essential to the student's primary instrument. Chamber groups will be constructed in the most practical way each year. The course is normally not offered for single students with no ensemble, but to established relevant ensembles. For some instrumental constellations duos can be possible.

The course requires considerable independent rehearsing in the ensemble throughout the academic year.

Learning outcome

Skills:

The candidate:

  • has been trained in ensemble playing and in how to agree on the musical intentions of the ensemble
  • can handle technical aspects associated to playing chamber music
  • can convey chamber music to an audience

Knowledge:

The candidate

  • Has knowledge about relevant chamber music repertoire
  • Has knowledge about the style and the possible ways of interpretation of styles in the music they play
  • can handle variable chamber music roles

Learning methods and activities

Regularly instruction in chamber music.

The student must perform at minimum one concert in addition to the practical examination.

Compulsory assignments

  • Satisfactory participation in compulsory instruction
  • Participation at 1 concert
  • Studied repertoire 60 minutes

Further on evaluation

The repertoire list (minimum 60 minutes) includes the program for the examination concert and must, together with a concert report documenting the student’s participation in one compulsory concert, be submitted for teacher approval medio April.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Music Performance (MMUSP)
Music Performance Studies (BMUSP)

Required previous knowledge

Requires passed MUSP4160 or corresponding course.

Subject areas

  • Music Performance Studies

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Music

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Practical examination
Grade: Passed / Not Passed

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

Practical examination
Weighting 100/100 Duration 20 minutes