Course content

The course deals with different aspects of ensemble playing/singing, such as individal preparations, rehearsal situations, musical score understanding and leading a group.

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.
• 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 to12 hours tutoring with musician/singer from the professional ensemble.

Training in auditions for temp approval (or equivalent).

This subject is 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 student prepares a report describing the practice, i.e. period, repertoire, supervisor, conductor, concert time and place, etc.

Compulsory assignments

• Report
• Satisfactory participation in compulsory instruction
• Ensemble projects

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

Requires admission to the Bachelor's or Master's programme in Music Performance Studies and a qualifying audition.