Course - Church Choir Conducting A - MUSP4575
MUSP4575 - Church Choir Conducting A
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Practical examination
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical examination | 100/100 | 20 minutes |
Course content
The course deals with advanced choral- and ensemble management, arrangement and composition related to the usual choral management tasks required of a church musician. The Department's church choir functions as the rehearsal ensemble. During the academic year at least one larger project is undertaken, where students have the opportunity to study and lead a choir/ensemble in a church service/concert.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
The candidate:
- has basic knowledge of vocal techniques, voice development and choir sound
- has basic knowledge about choir warming up- and interpretation- techniques
- has basic knowledge about old and more recent church music repertoire and performing traditions.
Skills:
The candidate:
- can express musical intentions through conducting choir and ensembles
- has basic skills in conducting techniques adequate for conducting choir and ensembles in various church musical occations. .
Learning methods and activities
Groups - 2 hours pr. week for 6 weeks each semester. Singing as a support instrument. Attendance in the Department of Music's church choir for 2 hours a week.
Compulsory assignments
- Satisfactory participation in compulsory instruction
- Singing as supporting instrumen
- Compulsory singing in the Department´s church choire
Further on evaluation
Final examination shold be about 20 minutes, including the rehearsal of an unknown piece of work with a 48-hour preparation.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Church Music (ÅKIRKMUS)
Music Performance Studies (BMUSP)
Required previous knowledge
Requires completed course in Conducting B (part of MUSP4161) or corresponding course, or admission to one-year study in Church Music.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Third-year courses, level III
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Term no.: 2
Teaching semester: SPRING 2024
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Music Performance Studies
Examination
Examination arrangement: Practical examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD Practical examination 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"