Course - Ensemble Practice B - MUSP4713
Ensemble Practice B
About
About the course
Course content
This course runs in a collaboration with the Trondheim Symphony Orchestra and Opera, Trondheim Vocal Ensemble, The Trondheim Soloists, the Royal Norwegian Air Force Band or other relevant ensembles. The actual practice in the ensemble constitutes the main part of the academic content. The course addresses various aspects of ensemble playing/singing, such as voice preparation, rehearsal situations, understanding scores and group management.
The course can be included as an elective in the bachelor's degree in performance music - classical. The department assigns elective courses to students based on their prioritized preferences, as well as academic and resource considerations.
Learning outcome
Knowledge: the candidate:
- has knowledge of the repertoire for the relevant type of ensemble.
Skills: The candidate:
- has developed the ability to understand the ensemble's inner dynamics, and find the balance between individual and collective initiative.
- has experience from rehearsals and concerts with a varied repertoire for the relevant practice ensemble
- can present and communicate music for an audience.
Learning methods and activities
About 6 ensemble projects in a total of about 250 hours work, including group rehearsals, and the students independent work.
Up to 8 hours group instruction in score reading etc.
Up to 12 hours tutoring with musician/singer from the professional ensemble.
Training in auditions for temp approval (or equivalent).
The student prepares a report describing the practice, i.e. period, repertoire, supervisor, conductor, concert time and place, etc.
Compulsory assignments
- Report from the internship
- Satisfactory participation in both internship and instruction
Further on evaluation
Two weeks before the exam, the student will be assigned extracts from the repertoire they have been playing in the ensemble. The student must perform the extracts, and explain their musical choices based on the score and musical reflection/understanding. The performance and the musical reflection will be equally emphasized in the assessment.
All mandatory activities must be approved before the student can take the exam in the course:
- Minimum 80% satisfactory participation in practice and teaching.
- Submitted report for the practice
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Music Performance (MMUSP)
Music Performance Studies (BMUSP)
Required previous knowledge
Requires admission to the Bachelor's or Master's programme in Music Performance Studies and a qualifying audition.
Subject areas
- Music Performance Studies