MUK407 Individual Performance and Ensemble II

The course is connected to the following study programs

• Master's Programme in Classical Music Performance
• Music performance, Western Classical Music - 1-year supplementary study

Teaching language

Norwegian/english

Recommended prerequisites

MUK402-2 Individual performance and ensemble I (15 credits).

Course contents

The student should learn and work on a versatile repertoire on her/his main instrument and in chamber music. Relevant literature of the instrument, work related to style and tradition, performance and musical main instrument skills, chamber music and problems and issues in relation to interpretation and self-sufficient music reading 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:

• have in-depth knowledge about soloist- and chamber music repertoire relevant to her/his main instrument

• master a versatile repertoire

• be able to handle demanding technical and musical challenges

• be able to communicate her/his individual conceptions and ideas through her/his own interpretation

• be able to apply knowledge about style and tradition within her/his own music performance activities

Examination requirements

• Participation in at least one concert with a chamber group

• Participation in at least one concert with soloist repertoire

• Approved attendance at mandatory teaching activities

Further information is given through Canvas at the beginning of the semester.

Teaching methods

Main instrument teaching 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 individual performance test with no less than 20 minutes of 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