MUK172 Ensemble Direction

Teaching language

Norwegian

Course contents

Course includes:

• work with the execution of time signatures, as well as conducting techniques for features such as upbeats, stopping, fermatas, tempi and similar

• work with studying scores and rehearsing music for winds, choir or strings

• work with instrument knowledge

• conducting smaller groups of different instrumentation (also choir)

• conducting class ensembles and practicing communication/presentation and cooperation

• supervised professional training with freelance ensembles

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students shall:

• have good command of conducting techniques

• have good command of methods for studying scores

• have good command of rehearsal and concert procedures

• have knowledge of instruments and their use in different ensembles

• have knowledge of the mechanisms of the freelance music market and have practiced communication/presentation and cooperation

Examination requirements

Recognized attendance for the lessons.

Teaching methods

The course is conducted through individual lessons and group lessons, as well as supervised professional training. Attending the lessons is compulsory.

Expected workload for an average student is 27 hours per credit.

Evaluation

The person responsible for the course, 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.

Admission for external candidates

No

Assessment methods and criteria

Practical exam conducting pieces chosen from a prepared repertoire.

Individual assessment.

Assessment: Passed/ not passed