Main Instrument B3 (8cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to interpret compositions stylistically correct, having control over large formal structures.The student is able to prepare a C-level composition in ashort period of time, being ready to performance in terms of technical and interpretational skills. The course may also include some other instrument specific topics. These topics are defined in the performance requirements of instrument sudies in Tampere University of Applied Sciences Degree Programme in Culture and Arts, Music.

Content (course unit)

- Musicianship placement exam
-Additional instrument specific preparation of pieces
-Orchestra parts with orchestral instruments and possible transpositions

Location and time

Musical theatre:
Agreed with the teacher.

Exam schedules

Musical theatre:
Agreed with the senior lecturer of musical theatre

Assessment methods and criteria

Musical theatre:
Regular participation to lessons (and master classes and concerts). Performance during the fall semester at the concert (written feedback is given). Particular requirements of the course is found from Tuni INTRA or your own teacher or senior lecturer Hanna Hurskainen

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Musical theatre:
Agreed with the teacher. There is 26 individual lessons per academic year, duration 60min/ lesson. There is also master classes and lectures.

Learning materials

Musical theatre:
Repertoire is agreed with the teacher. Musical theatre repertoire is included.

Student workload

Musical theatre:
Requires commitment and regular participation to lessons and independent training. Master classes and concerts are important part of education.

Content scheduling

Musical theatre:
Teaching continues steadily throughout the academic year, except period-weeks, when there is no regular teaching or lessons.
Periods at autumn weeks 46, 47 and 51.
Periods at spring weeks 12-14

Completion alternatives

AHOT

Practical training and working life cooperation

Musical theatre:
Concerts and performing situations

Further information

B3 is a technical test for which more detailed instructions can be found from INTRA

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Musical theatre:
Student hasn´t participated lessons and there is significant lack of skills.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Musical theatre:
Evaluation criteria Satisfactory (1-2)
The student is capable of performing repertoire of professional level.
The artistic and technical mastery of the instrument is at a satisfactory level. The sound culture is restricted. Mastery of musical entities is poor.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Musical theatre:
The student has mastered and is capable of presentingthe repertoire technically and artistically and brings out the charasteristic features of differenr styles.. The student`s sound culture and use of the voice are reasonably diverse and mastery of musical entities is good.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Musical theatre:
The student demonstrates not only ecxellent technical mastery but also artistic and personal power of expression.
The student`s portrayal of different styles is particularly impressive. The student has acquired a rich sound culture and controlled use of the voice and is also capable of creating interesting artistic entities.