Music Performance, Classical Music - Interpretation I, Second Cycle, 30 credits

Aims and objectives

General aims for second cycle education

Second-cycle courses and study programmes shall involve the acquisition of specialist knowledge, competence and skills in relation to first-cycle courses and study programmes, and in addition to the requirements for first-cycle courses and study programmes shall

• further develop the ability of students to integrate and make autonomous use of their knowledge
• develop the students' ability to deal with complex phenomena, issues and situations, and
• develop the students' potential for professional activities that demand considerable autonomy, or for research and development work.

(Higher Education Act, Chapter 1, Section 9)

Course objectives

Knowledge and understanding
On completion of the course, the student shall have

• knowledge and understanding of musical interpretation, its prerequisites and methods,
• a developed understanding and knowledge of the relationship between the sounding work and the score, and
• enhanced knowledge of the repertoire for his/her instrument, in both solo and chamber music.

Competence and skills
On completion of the course, the student shall have

• the ability to study, rehearse and perform music from different eras,
• a developed capacity for musical communication in different ensemble situations,
• a developed capacity for artistic communication,
• a developed ability to, on an adequate artistic and technical level, study and perform Swedish chamber music repertoire from the repertoire studied during the course, and
• the ability to make independent and substantiated artistic decisions.

Judgement and approach
On completion of the course, the student shall have

• the ability to describe and evaluate the artistic expression in they/their own work as well as in that of others,
• the ability to reflect on they/their own artistic and technical development process,
• the ability to reflect on and relate to they/their own artistic position, and
• the ability to reflect on they/their own and others' approach to Swedish chamber music and its development during the 20th century.

Main content of the course

Instrument, 15 Credits

• Instrument/voice
• Learning process and score study
• Artistic interpretation
• Recording technique
• Public performance

Chamber music, 7,5 Credits

• Chamber music
• Artistic interpretation
• Learning process and rehearsal techniques
• Musical work, interpretation and literature seminars
• Artistic communication
• Recording technique
• Public performance
• Concert

Swedish Chamber Music from Stenhamma until today, 7,5 Credits

• Score study and interpretation seminars
• Analyzes
• Swedish history of chamber music during the 20th century
• a written reflection

Teaching methods

Teaching is done in the form of lectures, group education, individual education and seminars.
And ensemble instruction.

Students who have been admitted to and registered on a course have the right to receive tuition and/or supervision for the duration of the time period specified for the particular course to which they were accepted (see, the university's admission regulations (in Swedish)). After that, the right to receive tuition and/or supervision expires.

Examination methods

Instrument

Instrument/Voice, 15 credits (Code: A001)
Examination through presentation, accounting and concerts.

Chamber music

Chamber Music, 7.5 credits (Code: A002)
Examination through presentation, accounting and concerts.

Swedish Chamber Music from Stenhamma until today

Swedish Chamber Music from Stenhammar until Today, 7.5 credits (Code: A003)
Examination through presentation, accounting and a written reflection.

For students with a documented disability, the university may approve applications for adapted or other forms of examinations.

For further information, see the university's local examination regulations (in Swedish).

Grades

According to the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 6, Section 18, a grade is to be awarded on the completion of a course, unless otherwise prescribed by the university. The university may prescribe which grading system shall apply. The grade is to be determined by a teacher specifically appointed by the university (an examiner).

In accordance with university regulations regarding grading systems for first and second-cycle courses (Vice-Chancellor’s decision ORU 2018/00929), one of the following grades shall be used: Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG). For courses that are included in an international Master’s programme (60 or 120 credits) or offered to the university’s incoming exchange students, the grading scale of A-F shall be used. The vice-chancellor, or a person appointed by the vice-chancellor, may decide on exceptions from this provision for a specific course, if there are special grounds.

Grades used on course are Fail (F), Sufficient (E), Satisfactory (D), Good (C), Very Good (B) or Excellent (A).

Instrument/Voice
Grades used are Fail (F), Sufficient (E), Satisfactory (D), Good (C), Very Good (B) or Excellent (A).

Chamber Music
Grades used are Fail (F), Sufficient (E), Satisfactory (D), Good (C), Very Good (B) or Excellent (A).

Swedish Chamber Music from Stenhammar until Today
Grades used are Fail (F), Sufficient (E), Satisfactory (D), Good (C), Very Good (B) or Excellent (A).

For further information, see the university's local examination regulations (in Swedish).

Comments on grades

To pass the whole course, at least the grade E is required for each examination.

The letter Grades A-E will be converted to numbers 5-1 and combined to an average grade, where the number of credits for each examination also are taken in to account. A weighted average grade of the course modules will thus be reported for the whole course.

Grade A is given when the average mark is at least 4.5.
Grade B is given when the average mark is at least 3.5 but lower than 4.5.
Grade C is given when the average mark is at least 2.5 but lower than 3.5.
Grade D is given when the average mark is at least 1.5 but lower than 2.5.
Grade E is given when the average mark is lower than 1.5.

In order to receive the final course grade A or B, the student must have received the grade A or B on the sub-courses Main instrument, and at least the grade E on the remaining sub-courses.

Specific entry requirements

A Degree of Bachelor in Music or a Degree of Master in Education in Music. In addition the student will be required to pass an entrance test. If the student has a Degree of Master in Music no entrance test will be necessary. The applicant must also have qualifications corresponding to the course "English 6" or "English B" from the Swedish Upper Secondary School.

For further information, see the university's admission regulations (in Swedish).

Transfer of credits for previous studies

Students who have previously completed higher education or other activities are, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, entitled to have these credited towards the current programme, providing that the previous studies or activities meet certain criteria.

For further information, see the university's local credit transfer regulations (in Swedish).

Other provisions

The language of instruction is English.

Reading list and other teaching materials

Required Reading

Barenboim, Daniel (2008)
Everything is connected : the power of music
London : Weidenfeld & Nicolson, ISBN/ISSN: 0-297-85544-1, 216 sidor, The chapters 'Sound and Thought' and 'Listening and Hearing' to be read

Hambraeus, Bengt (1997)
Aspects of twentieth century performance practice: memories and reflections
Stockholm: Kungliga Musikaliska Akademin, selected chapters to be read

Williamon, Aaron (2004)
Musical excellence: strategies and techniques to enhance performance
Oxford : Oxford University Press, ISBN/ISSN: 0-19-852534-6, 300 sidor, selected chapters to be read

Additional Reading

Ricker, Ramon (2011)
Lessons from a Street-Wise Professor: What You Wont Learn at Most Music Schools
ISBN/ISSN: 978-0-9828639-0-9, 255 sidor, http://www.amazon.com

Additions and Comments on the Reading List

A selection of works from the additional readings may, in consultation with the teacher, be added to the required readings, as may additional readings based on the student's instrument and the content of the planned seminars on musical works.