MUS-3400 | UiT

Type of course

Obligatory course for students studying on the Master in music performance. Cannot be taken as a stand-alone course.

Course overlap

If you pass the examination in this course, you will get an reduction in credits (as stated below), if you previously have passed the following courses:

MUS-3100 Principal Instrument 1 20 ects

Course content

Rehearsing and performance of a broad repertoire, according to the student's interests and personal musical preferences. The student's own role in the development on artistic and instrumental skills is central to the course. The repertoire will be planned together with the instrument teacher and other performers (accompanist, band/ensembles). Participation in ensembles and concerts at the Academy of Music.

Objectives of the course

After completing the course the student will have the following competences:

Knowledge:

ability to apply relevant knowledge to analyse artistic intentions
ability to evaluate artistic intentions within the student's choice of specialisation
an advanced knowledge of repertoire, performance traditions, and artistic practice within the student's area of specialisation

Skills:

ability to realise and convey artistic intentions
ability to apply relevant knowledge and methods in the evaluation of the student's own performance competences and their profile as a performer
ability to reflect over and justify choice of methods in the student's own artistic research

Competences:

familiarity with current quality standards within the student's principal instrument and specialisation
high awareness of current quality standards within the student's principal instrument and specialization
ability to identify relevant ethical questions

Language of instruction and examination

English and Norwegian.

Teaching methods

Instruction and supervision will take place individually and in groups. Considerable independent practice and artistic work. Ensemble performance and participation in projects and ensembles at the Academy of Music.

Schedule

Schedule (semester 2)

Examination

Examination:	Duration:	Grade scale:
Practical exam	30 Minutes	Passed / Not Passed
Coursework requirements: To take an examination, the student must have passed the following coursework requirements:
Participation		Approved – not approved
Midway performance		Approved – not approved

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More info about the coursework requirements

Participation in ensembles and projects at the Academy of Music in accordance with the plan set out by the academy
Midway performance in the form of a concert or equivalent artistic format (approx. 30 minutes)

More info about the practical exam

Presentation in the form of a concert or equivalent artistic format.

Length: 30 minutes

Re-sit examination

A resit examination is available in the next semester.

spring 2025 MUS-3400 Artistic spesialization - Principal instrument - 20 ECTS