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MUSP4717

Free Improvisation

Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.

Credits 7.5
Level Second degree level
Course start Spring 2027
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Practical examination

About

About the course

Course content

Free improvisational tutored training in ensemble. The course is designed in such a way that it requires three or more registered students for it to be taught.

The course can be included as an elective in the Master in Music Performance degree. The department assigns elective courses to students based on their prioritized preferences, as well as academic and resource considerations.

Learning outcome

Skills:

The candidate:

  • will develop the ability to spontaneously create musical forms and structures, both solo and in ensemble.

Learning methods and activities

Regular training in free improvisation in ensemble. The course may in some cases be taught as an intensive course that may require additional student led activities.

Instruction is obligatory and demands minimum 80% attendance.

Compulsory assignments

  • Satisfactory participation in compulsory instruction.

Further on evaluation

Practical exam: free improvised performance in ensemble.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Music Performance (MMUSP)

Required previous knowledge

Requires admission to Master of Arts in Music Performance.

Course materials

John Stevens - Search & Reflect

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 2027

Practical examination
Weighting 100/100 Duration 30 minutes