- Course level: Bachelor/Master.
- Year of study: Two semesters, fall and spring.
- Final assessment: Assessment from course instructors or practical exam.
- Prerequisites: BRUTREK20 is prerequisite to BRUTREK21.
- Language of instruction: Norwegian or English.
Course description
The course includes an introduction to figured bass playing and practical use of the instrument. The course can not be chosen by students with accordion as their main instrument.
Responsible department: Piano, Accompaniment, Guitar and Accordion Department.
Course instructor: Erik Bergene.
Learning objectives
Upon completion of the course, students are expected to
- have basic skills in utilizing the accordion as a support instrument in various music education contexts
Overview
On the basis of students' abilities and future employment situations, the course will include work with
- Figured bass playing
- Playing by ear
- Transposition
- Improvisation
- Ensemble playing and accompaniment
Structure
The course is taught individually and/or in groups of 2-4 students. Content and work methods are adapted to the student's level. Tuition is given within the time frame of 22,5 minutes per student per week for 24 weeks.
Course requirements
At the end of the academic year, the students must present a curriculum/repertoire list of 15 minutes which includes all areas covered in the course. The curriculum/ repertoire list should also include standard popular tunes and songs with figured bass.
Deadline: The repertoire list must be approved by the course instructor by 1 May in the second semester of the course.
Final assessment
All course requirements must be approved prior to obtaining a final assessment.
Assessment is based on learning objectives. The final assessment is given as a pass/fail mark, and is determined in one of two alternative ways:
Alternative 1 (normal)
Students choosing alternative 1 commit to follow at least 80 % of the tuition in the course. Students will also perform at least one internal concert per semester. Final assessment is based on each student’s level of achievement throughout the course period.
Alternative 2
The final assessment is set on the basis of a practical examination with at least two internal examiners, where the student performs a self-chosen program of approx. 10 minutes. The student will also be tested in prima vista play.
Students who choose Alternative 2 are responsible for making their choice known by sending an email to the Exams Office at eksamen@nmh.no by 1 February in the second semester of the course.
New assessment
Students who do not pass the course must complete a practical exam as described above in Alternative 2.