School of Music, Theatre and Art

Course Syllabus

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)

After finishing the course, the student is able to
-perform given solo and chamber music repertoir with artistic and technical skills that meet the requirements of the musical work in question
-rehearse and perform chamber music repertoir in a way that shows understanding of the role of the performing musician in different ensemble settings
-communicate his/her artistic intentions in concert performances
-identify problems and have suggestions on how to solve them when rehearsing with a chamber music ensemble
-understand and perform tonally and rythmically complex musical progressions
-have knowledge of and be able to use different kinds of musical structures and forms common in western music tradition
-describe and analyze musical structure in works from different periods

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

- Individual Lessons
- Group Lessons

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.

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

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 2010-10-19, reg. no. CF 12-540/2010), 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).

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.

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

60 Credits at a Bachelor Program of Fine Arts in Music and passed entrance test.

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

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).

The course is given in english.


Reading List and Other Teaching Materials

Required Reading

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