Music Performance, Classical Music - Interpretation I, Second Cycle, 15 credits

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
On completion of the course, the student shall be able to

• interpret and perform a score in a way that shows a very good understanding of the information in the score and the style of the musical era
• show an expanded knowledge about the repertoire for his/her instrument
• explain central concepts in aesthetics.

Competence and skills
On completion of the course, the student shall be able to

• perform repertoire from different musical eras with technical security and convincing artistic expression
• make informed artistic decisions.

Evaluation ability and approach
On completion of the course, the student shall be able to

• value his/her own artistic and instrumental results and reflect on methods for continued development
• reflect on and discuss the artistic expression in both his/her own and others performances.

Content

Interpretation, 12 Credits

• Individual lessons
• Seminars
• Concerts
• Recording and sound technique

Esthetics, 3 Credits

• Seminars
• Oral and written reflection.

Examinations and grades

Interpretation, 12 credits (Code: A001)
Grades used are Fail (F), Sufficient (E), Satisfactory (D), Good (C), Very Good (B) or Excellent (A).

Esthetics, 3 credits (Code: A002)
Grades used are Fail (F), Sufficient (E), Satisfactory (D), Good (C), Very Good (B) or Excellent (A).

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 determine which grading system is to be used. The grade must be determined by a teacher specifically nominated by the university (the examiner).

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

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

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-course Main instrument, and at least the grade E on the remaining sub-courses

Modes of assessment

Interpretation, 12 credits (Code: A001)
Oral and practical examination.

Esthetics, 3 credits (Code: A002)
Oral examination and written assignment.

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

For further information, see the university's local examination regulations.

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 a proficiency test. If the student has a degree of Master in Music (with same main subject) 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.

Other provisions

The language of instruction is English.

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.

Reading list and other learning resources

Reference literature

Barenboim, Daniel (2008)
Everything is connected : the power of music
London : Weidenfeld & Nicolson, ISBN/ISSN: 0-297-85544-1, 216 pages

Hambraeus, Bengt (1997)
Aspects of twentieth century performance practice: memories and reflections
Stockholm: Kungliga Musikaliska Akademien

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