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Applied Piano – Play­ing by Score

  • Course level: Bachelor/Master
  • Year of study: Two semesters, fall and spring.
  • Final assessment: Assessment by the course instructor or practical exam.
  • Prerequisites: BRUKLA10 (compulsory in the first module) or equivalent.
  • Language of instruction: Norwegian or English

Course description

The course includes playing by scores and practical use of the instrument. The course can not be chosen by students with piano as their main instrument.

Responsible department: Piano, Accompaniment, Guitar and Accordion Department

Learning objectives

Upon completion of the course, students are expected to

  • have musical and technical skills in utilizing the piano's possibilities as a support instrument for singing and ensemble playing.

Overview

On the basis of the students' abilities and future employment situations, the course will include work with

  • playing by scores
  • ensemble playing and accompaniment
  • simple full score playing
  • simple figured bass playing
  • piano technique

Structure

The course is taught individually and/or in groups of no more than 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 22 weeks.

Course requirements

Students needs to follow at least 80 % of the tuition in the course. At the end of the academic year, the students must present a repertoire list of at least 30 minutes which includes all areas covered in the course. Minimum requirements should be the equivalent to Grieg: Lyric pieces op. 12 and standard popular tunes by figured bass. Piano pieces from the 20th century must be represented on the list.

Students will also perform at least one internal concert per semester.

Deadline: The repertoire list must be approved by the course instructor by 15 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 based on each student’s level of achievement throughout the course period.

New assessment

Students who do not pass the course must complete a practical exam.

Published: May 19, 2020 — Last updated: Jan 29, 2024