Musical Interpretation, Chamber Music Emphasis II, 30 credits

Aims and objectives

General aims for first cycle education

First-cycle courses and study programmes shall develop:

• the ability of students to make independent and critical assessments
• the ability of students to identify, formulate and solve problems autonomously, and
• the preparedness of students to deal with changes in working life.

In addition to knowledge and skills in their field of study, students shall develop the ability to:

• gather and interpret information at a scholarly level
• stay abreast of the development of knowledge, and
• communicate their knowledge to others, including those who lack specialist knowledge in the field.

(Higher Education Act, Chapter 1, Section 8)

Course objectives

After finishing the course, the student is expected to be able to

• independently manage the process of practising and rehearsing solo and chamber music repertoir from different peroids for concert performance,
• have a dialogue with the composer during the study- and rehearsal process,
• orally and in writing reflect upon the process of working with musical interpretation and performance,
• have a well developed skill to analyze and describe musical form and structure,
• be able to percieve, describe, write down and perform developed tonal, atonal and and rythmical progressions and
• reflect upon possibilities and limitations when it comes to the musical score in relation to how it is interpreted when performed.

Main content of the course

• Individual Principal Study (instrument/voice/composition)
• Chamber music (instrument, voice)
• Music Theory and Aural Training
• Concerts
• Individual Second Study (Instrument/ voice/music theory)

Teaching methods

Teaching is done in the form of individual education and group education.

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

Main Instrument, 7.5 credits (Code: A001)
Examination by assessment of musical perfomances during lessons, seminars and concerts.

Chamber Music, 7.5 credits (Code: A002)
Examination by assessment of musical perfomances during lessons, seminars and concerts.

Music Theory, 7.5 credits (Code: A003)
Examination by assessment of oral and written assignments.

Individual Second Subject, 7.5 credits (Code: A004)
Examination depending on the student's choice of subject by assessment of perfomed and/or written assignments.

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).

According to regulations on grading systems for first- and second-cycle education (vice-chancellor's decision 2019-01-15, ORU 2019/00107), one of the following grades is to be used: fail, pass, or pass with distinction. 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 reasons.

Grades used on course are Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG).

Main Instrument
Grades used are Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG).

Chamber Music
Grades used are Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG).

Music Theory
Grades used are Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG).

Individual Second Subject
Grades used are Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG).

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

Comments on grades

In order to receive the final course grade Pass with distinction (VG) the student must have received the grade Pass with distinction on the sub-courses Main Instrument and Chamber Music, and at least the grade Pass on the remaining sub-courses.

Specific entry requirements

Musical Interpretation, Chamber Music Emphasis I, 30 credits.

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 course is given in english.

Reading list and other teaching materials

Required Reading

Teaching material produced and compiled by teachers

Western Art Music from the 15th century until today

Additional Reading

Bernstein, Leonard (1976)
The unanswered question : six talks at Harvard
Cambridge, Mass : Harvard Univ. Press, ISBN/ISSN: 0-674-92000-7, 428 pages

Caplin, William E (1998)
Classical Form
Oxford, New York, Oxford University Press, ISBN/ISSN: 978-0-19-514399-7, 307 pages

Lehmann, Andreas C., Sloboda, John A. & Woody, Robert H. (2006)
Psychology for musicians : understanding and acquiring the skills
New York, NY : Oxford University Press, ISBN/ISSN: 0-19-514610-7, 268 pages

Palmqvist, Bengt-Olov (2008)
The refinement of rhythm. Vol. 2.
Täby : Mediako, ISBN/ISSN: 978-91-976805-1-6, 230 pages

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 pages, http://www.amazon.com

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