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MUSP4143

Music Styles - In-depth Studies

Credits 30
Level Fourth-year courses, level IV
Course start Autumn 2026
Duration 2 semesters
Language of instruction English and norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Aggregate score

About

About the course

Course content

The course offers students an in-depth study of a limited stylistic area, composer, or genre connected to the student's principal instrument. The course includes learning essential repertoire and the evaluation of theoretical and analytical studies with respect to style and variations of interpretation. The course requires a significant degree of self-study.

The subject can be included as an elective in the bachelor's degree in performance music - classical or Masters in Music Performance. The department assigns elective subjects to students based on their prioritized preferences, as well as academic and resource considerations.

Learning outcome

Skills:

The candidate

  • an use the knowledge in the in-depth study in her/his musical performances
  • can orientate in relevant literature
  • can complete an independent written assignment.

Knowledge:

The candidate

  • has in-depth knowledge in a defined stylistic area in music, a genre or composer
  • has the relevant knowledge of and can use relevant methods of musical analyses
  • has knowledge of musical performance practices related to the chosen topic of in-depth study
  • has knowledge of the rules for good language writing and basic academic writing

Learning methods and activities

Individual lectures and/or group lectures - 15 lessons in total. Tutoring on assignment writing - up to 7 hours.

If there is a need for accompaniment lessons, the student can apply to the department.

The instruction is mandatory and requires a minimum of 80% satisfactory participation.

Compulsory assignments

  • Satisfactory participation in compulsory instruction

Further on evaluation

The exam is divided into two equal parts. Written assignment: Scope: about 20 pages with 1.5 spacing, type size 12, and standard margins. Example notes and illustrations are in addition to this. The practical exam is a combined concert and concert lecture with a duration of 30-40 minutes, where the student verbally presents the content of the assignment and perform the selected repertoire.

In order for the course to be passed, both parts of the exam must be passed. If failed in one of the assessments, this particular part must be done over again.

Specific conditions

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

Subject areas

  • Music Performance Studies

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Music

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
Grade: Letter grades

Re-sit examination - Autumn 2026

Practical exam
Weighting 1/2 Duration 30 minutes

Ordinary examination - Spring 2027

Assignment
Weighting 1/2 Exam system Inspera Assessment
Practical exam
Weighting 1/2 Duration 30 minutes