MU-147 Musical Performance and Cultural Understanding II
- ECTS Credits:
- 15
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Fine Arts
- Course Leader:
- Hege Merete Bjørnestøl Beckmann
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Music, 1-year Programme
Teaching language
NorwegianRecommended prerequisites
MU-145-1 Music performance and training I
Course contents
The course emphasizes the combination of theory and practice. The practical aspects emphasizes musical abilities and rehearsal methods which can be applied in different contexts. The theoretical aspects focus on learning perspectives in music teaching.
The course will give the students an essential introduction to the following disciplines.
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music, culture and society.
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mreferred main instrument.
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performance project for a specific audience.
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vocal and accompaniment training.
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choir, musical direction and the leading of ensembles.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student:
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is knowledgeable of and able to discuss relations between selected musicological dispiplinescan display the most important elements of instrument performance, ensemble skills, understanding of genres and artistic mediation on their main instrument
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is able to perform the preferred main instrument with expression and musicality.
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is aware of different techniques for dealing with performance anxiety during concerts and auditions, and is able to reflect upon one’s owns reaction patterns.
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masters different methods for effective rehearsal of music.
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masters the organisation of main instrument practice and emotional challenges associated with the rehearsal situation.
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masters and is able to lead vocal- and instrumental accompaniment in various contexts.
Examination requirements
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Approved attendance at compulsory lectures.
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Approved attendance at a compulsory performance project.
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Approved performance of one interpretation.
Further information is provided in Canvas at the semesters start.
Teaching methods
The course is organised as lectures, group work, individual teaching, projects and seminars.
Some subject-areas are organised on a weekly basis, while others are held as seminars over one or more days. Projects take place in concentrated periods. The overview of the semester is presented at the beginning of the semester. Students are expected to work independently with subject material beyond organised teaching. This includes practice on the main instrument, the organisation and participation in ensembles, concerts, study groups and reading of literature.
Parts of tuition is obligatory. They are presented in Canvas at the beginning of the semester. Expected workload is 27 hours pr. Credit, see Examination Regulations, section 13.
Evaluation
The course responsible, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation in accordance with the Quality System, section 4.1.
Assessment methods and criteria
The exam consists of three parts:
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Part 1: Individual home assignment in the subject area music, culture and society. Scope: 2500 words. Duration: 5 days
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Part 2: Individual practical exam in vocal- and instrumental accompaniment. Duration: 10 minutes
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Part 3: Individual practical exam on the main instrument. Duration: 15 minutes
All parts must be recognised to pass the exam.
Grading: Passed/not passed. Students will receive a written statement from the censor committee.
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 |
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MU-131 – Music Performance | 10 |
MU-132 – Music Didactics and Practice Subjects | 5 |