MUK402 Individual Performance and Ensemble I
- ECTS Credits:
- 15
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Fine Arts
- Course Leader:
- Robin André Rolfhamre
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian/English
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
Teaching language
Norwegian/EnglishCourse contents
Knowledge about working methods, as well as instrumental crafts, performance and music related main instrument skills, chamber music and problems and issues related to instrument control and musical awareness are central to the course. The repertoire is determined in collaboration with the main instrument and chamber music teachers.
Learning outcomes
Upon course completion, the student should:
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have in-depth knowledge about independent working methods related to her/his instrument
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be able to display performance skills with advanced sound and technical qualities
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be able to apply soloist and chamber musical skills in flexible ways in terms of interpretation and various instrumentations
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be able to display instrument control and musical awareness through her/his own performance.
Examination requirements
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Participation in at least one concert with a chamber ensemble.
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Approved attendance at compulsory teaching
Further information is given through Canvas at the beginning of the semester.
Teaching methods
Main instrument tuition is performed as one-to-one tuition, as master classes and seminars and as classes, including joint interpretation classes. The course also involves work with an accompanist as well as active participation in master classes, seminars and performance projects.
The chamber music activity is organised with scheduled hours and projects. It is emphasised that the student will gain experience working with ensemble formats central to her/his individual main instrument. In addition to scheduled hours and activities communicated through semester plans, students are asked to perform their own musical projects with fellow students and others.
Parts of the lessons are mandatory. These parts are communicated at the beginning of the semester through Canvas.
Digital tools may be used in tuition.
The expected workload for students is 27 hours per credit.
Evaluation
In cooperation with the student representative, the person responsible for the course determines 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).
Admission for external candidates
No
Assessment methods and criteria
An audio-visual recording of at least 15 minutes length (performed repertoire set up in collaboration with the main instrument teacher).
Assessment: passed/not passed.
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 |
|---|---|
| MUK402 – Inidividual Performance and Ensemble | 15 |