Main instrument II, Western classical music

Students study, interpret and perform a chosen repertoire in Western classical music on their main instrument. The course includes reporting and reflecting on repertoire, style, musical analysis, interpretation and practical applications as well as on techniques and methods for rehearsing and performing. There are also instruction and application of technically advanced exercises and of techniques and methods for rehearsing and performing a chosen repertoire as well as sight-reading of music notation at various levels of complexity. Students whose main instrument is the piano also practise accompaniment and all students play solo and chamber music repertoire for enhanced instrumental skills. Parts of the repertoire are performed in in-house concerts. Students also reflect on musical learning processes and approaches to music. Instruction is in the form of individual tutorials, seminars and master classes.

Progressive specialisation: G1F (has less than 60 credits in first‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)

Education level: Undergraduate level

Admission requirements: KOGV01 Main Instrument I, Western Classical Music, 22.5 ECTS cr KOGV02 Ensemble I, Western Classical Music, 7.5 ECTS cr

Selection:

Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.

This course is included in the following programme

• Bachelor Programme in Music (studied during year 1)