Course syllabus - Main Instrument, continuation course 1

Objectives

The aim of the course is to enhance the student´s musical and instrumental/vocal skills and knowledge, and to further develop his/her own artistic expression to, as an artist, become more individual and independent.
 

Learning outcomes

After finished course the student is expected to be able to
1. musically and technically use and perform with the own instrument based on an awareness of methods
2. perform a varied and for each student technically and musically challenging repertoire from different musical styles
3. show understanding of demands concerning professional auditions for musicians

Course content

- Instrumental and vocal technical instructions
- Musical interpretation
- Masterclass – performance of repertoire with teacher/instructor in front of other students
- Repertoire knowledge

Tuition

The course consists of individual lessons in main instrument and group lessons during masterclasses. In certain cases main instrument lessons can also be group lessons.

Specific requirements

At least 20 credits Main instrument or equivalent. Audition is also required.

Examination

SEM1, Main instrument, 11 credits, passed performance in individual main instrument lessons concerning learning outcomes 1-2, marks Fail (U) or Pass (G).
SEM2, Masterclass, 1 credit, passed performance in masterclass concerning learning outcomes 1-3, marks Fail (U) or Pass (G).
SEM3, Collaborative work, 3 credit, passed performance in individual lessons in interpretation concerning learning outcomes 1-2, marks Fail (U) or Pass (G).
 

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.

Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.

Grade

Two-grade scale

Interim Regulations and Other Regulations

Repertoire list is created in the beginning of each semester for every student in collaboration with teacher in main instrument.