Vår 2025

MUS-3400 Artistic spesialization - Principal instrument - 20 stp

The course is administrated by

Musikkonservatoriet

Type of course

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

Course overlap

MUS-3100 Principal Instrument 1 20 ects

Course contents

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.

Objective 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

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.