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MUSP4138

Improvisation - Elective Course

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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 various musical forms of improvisation. Instruction will be adapted according to the needs and desires of participants and related to their instruments and genre preference.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

The candidate:

  • has knowledge about basic methodics related to chosen style of improvisation.

Skills:

The candidate

  • Has skills in musical improvisation in a defined tradition
  • Shows that she/he can improvise with musical intuition and creativity.

Learning methods and activities

Regularly individual, group and/or project based instruction.

Instruction is obligatory and demands minimum 80% attendance.

Compulsory assignments

  • Satisfactory participation in compulsory instruction
  • Studied repertoire minimum 60 minutes

Further on evaluation

The studied repertoire (60 minutes) includes the program for the examination concert and must be delivered medio April. Practical exam: 20 minutes effective playing.

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 or admition to Master of Arts in Music Performance. A qualifying audition might be required.

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