MUR203 Main Instrument 2

The course is connected to the following study programs

• Performing Music - Popular Music, Bachelor Program

Teaching language

Norwegian

Prerequisites

MUR162 Main Instrument 1

Course contents

Ensemble (5 credits)

Main instrument (20 credits)

 

The course includes:

• Development of individuality

• Various communication techniques

• Introduction to various methods of song writing

• Pitching songs to music publishing/media

• Entrepreneurship and career planning

• Improvisation

• Development of instrumental/vocal skills

• Development of style understanding and repertoire

• Development of a personal expression

• Knowledge of relevant methodology and development of their own working practices

• The harmonic, melodic and rhythmic foundation for different types of improvisational music

• Transcribe

• Accompaniment and arranging for separate instrument

• Rehearse, reproducing recorded music and aural playing

• Recording practices, technological and arrangement aspects of recording music

• Interaction and communication in various formats

• Interpretation and concerts

Learning outcomes

The student will:

• be familiar with different styles in various songwriter and artist traditions

• have acquired good improvisational skills

• be able to apply various methods for effective and targeted rehearsal of music

• have a broad and reflective basis to recognize and understand the various forms of musical work in relation to song writing and artist profession

• be able to apply style knowledge related to its main instrument in an ensemble situation within the popular music tradition

Examination requirements

Approved the participation of at least 3 concerts / artistic projects during the academic year.

Evaluation

The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Assessment methods and criteria

• A skill test at main instrument

• A concert of 10-15 minutes

Both parts must be passed in order to pass the exam.

Rank Expressions: Pass / Fail

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course	Reduction of Credits
MUR126 – Individual Performance 2	15
MUR205 – Individual Performance 3	10
MUR204 – Individual Performance 3	10