Course - Main instrument and performing A - MUSP4150
MUSP4150 - Main instrument and performing A
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Practical exam
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical exam | 100/100 | 15 minutes |
Course content
Individual lessons in main instrument with emphasis on independent work, including group lessons with technical practice and specific main-instrumental themes. The subject emphasizes concert training and ensemble training, and the student must participate with solo or chamber musical repertoire in at least two concerts during the academic year. At least one of the concerts must be part of Department of Music's own concerts. The concerts are to be documented and approved in the semester reports.
Compulsory course in Conducting includes musical instruction as well as conducting techniques.
Course in Physiology: The course includes knowledge in prevention of strain injuries, exercises in relaxation and concentration, principles of exercise, warming up exercises, and basic techniques in performance preparation.
The course also includes courses in Methodology of practicing, where practice colloquia is established that the students themselves maintain throughout the bachelor's program.
Learning outcome
Skills:
The candidate:
- has instrumental/vocal skills in order to realise her/his artistic intentions
- can work goal-oriented and independent, alone or together with other
- has knowledge of and masters techniques for rehearsing, practice and preparing for performances
- masters prima vista singing/playing
- has training in several different areas of performing -has basic skills in conducting
- takes an active part in assessing her/his own and other students playing in study groups
Knowledge:
The candidate:
- has knowledge of basic anatomy, and can relate this knowledge in preventing body strain damages
- has knowledge of different views of learning
Learning methods and activities
- Main instrument individual lessons one hour per week for 25 weeks
- Workmanship/technique in groups 1 hour per week in 20 weeks
- Accompanying for relevant instruments lessons 30 minutes per week for 25 weeks
- Concert forum 2 hours per week for up to 20 weeks
- Ensemble 2 hours per week in 10 weeks. For organ-students this is replaced with course in improvisation for 2 hours per week in 10 weeks.
- Projects, various lessons
The recourse in ensemble and concert forum might be redistributed
Courses:
- Methodology for practicing: 1 hour per week for 9 weeks in fall term.
- Basic conducting: 1 hour per week for 9 weeks in spring term
- Physiology in groups: individual lessons and groups 1 hour per week for up to 25 weeks
Compulsory assignments
- Course in physiology
- Participation in two concerts
- Course in methodology
- Satisfactory participation in compulsory instruction
- Course in conducting
Further on evaluation
All mandatory activities must be approved before the student can have the exam.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Music Performance Studies (BMUSP)
Required previous knowledge
Requires admission to the Bachelor's programme in Music Performance Studies.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSP4110 | 30.0 | AUTUMN 2018 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
30.0 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Term no.: 2
Teaching semester: SPRING 2024
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Music Performance Studies
- Arne Johansen
- Carsten Harboe Stabell
- Else Bø
- Espen Angelo Aalberg
- Hans Petter Stangnes
- Harald Rise
- Henning Sommerro
- Hilde Gjermundsen
- Irene Ruud
- Jarl Strømdal
- John Ivar Knutzen
- Jørgen Larsen
- Kyrre Havdal
- Margaret Anne Stachiewicz
- Marianne Thorsen
- Marianne Baudouin Lie
- Mikal Engen
- Mona Elisabeth Spigseth
- Ole Wuttudal
- Ragnar Rasmussen
- Rik Gerda Renaat de Geyter
- Trine Knutsen
- Trygve Brøske
- Øivind Farmen
- Øyvind Gimse
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Music
Examination
Examination arrangement: Practical exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD Practical exam 100/100
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"