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MUSP4536

Liturgical Organ Playing A

This course is no longer taught and is only available for examination.

Credits 7.5
Level Third-year courses, level III
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Practical examination

About

About the course

Course content

The course covers different aspects of liturgical organ playing:

  • choral playing
  • liturgical parts
  • hymn prelude/intonation
  • choral improvisation
  • free-form improvisation.

"Rhythmic" repertoire from the hymnals (spirituals, gospel, "songs of the worldwide church")

Learning outcome

Skills

The candidate:

  • has basic skills in liturgical organ playing
  • has basic skills in liturgical organ improvisation
  • has basic skills in free organ-improvisation

Knowledge

The candidate:

  • has basic knowledge about and an understanding of congregational singing
  • has a basic understanding of style within various church musical traditions

Learning methods and activities

Session-based lessons in groups. Extensive individual work effort and practice on the instrument.

Instruction is obligatory and demands minimum 80% attendance.

Compulsory assignments

  • Satisfactory participation in compulsory instruction

Further on evaluation

Practical examination on the organ, 15 minutes. The assessment is handed out three days prior to the exam.

Specific conditions

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

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 15 minutes