MUR311 Main Instrument 3

The course is connected to the following study programs

• Performing Music - Popular Music, Bachelor Program

Teaching language

Norwegian

Prerequisites

MUR203 Main Instrument 2

Course contents

Ensemble (5 credits)

Entrepreneurship (5 credits)

Main instrument (20 credits)

The course includes:

• Various communication techniques

• Development of individuality

• 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

• Transcribing

• Accompaniment and arranging for separate instrument

• Rehearse, reproducing recorded music and aural playing

• Recording practices, technological and arrangement aspects of recording associated with the instrument

• Interaction in different formats

• Entrepreneurship with mediation

Learning outcomes

The student will:

• adapt to the professional music life different work situations

• have broad knowledge of different styles in various songwriter, artist and music traditions in relation to their main instrument

• have acquired a separate personal expression as a songwriter and artist

• be able to use their improvisational skills of styles in various musical traditions and in different interaction situations

• be able to plan, adapt and implement various projects to strengthen own career in the professional music scene

Examination requirements

• Passed concerts during the academic year (information presented in Canvas at the beginning of the semester).

• Passed practical test in entrepreneurship.

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

• A skill test on the main instrument. To be held at the end of the autumn semester.

Teaching methods

The teaching will include individual lessons and group instruction. During the academic year, students participate in various mandatory projects and seminars. Main instrument instruction may periodically organized flexibly to allow for different projects. Attendance is obligatory for teaching.

Expected scope of work for the average student is 27 hours per credit.

Evaluation

The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.

Assessment methods and criteria

The exam consists of 2 parts:

• Submission of recorded material (20 minutes).

• A concert of approx. 45 minutes. Students are assessed individually. Repertoire and participation are decided in consultation with the main instrument teacher.

Both parts must be passed to pass the exam.

Further information is provided in Canvas at the start of the semester.

Grade expression: 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
MUR313 – Individual Performance 4	25