Main Instrument and Ensemble Playing 3 (15 cr)

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Objective

After completing the course, you will be able to express yourself with your main instrument naturally, taking into account the instrument-specific requirements of this level. You recognize the level of your instrument expertise and the importance of its continuous maintenance and development, as well as your ability to continuously learn with your main instrument. You play the chosen repertoire, striving for style. In cooperation with your teacher, you will find repertoire that corresponds to your technical level and is suitable for you, and that is optimal for your development. In collaboration with your teacher, you set goals that are relevant to your instrument expertise. You will understand the importance of finding the right training methods for your development and you will train appropriately under the guidance of your teacher. You will be able to work in different ensembles and you will also take responsibility for learning in a group. You are able to use accompaniment and transcription applications as part of your studies. You understand the importance of ergonomics and hearing care and use them in your work.

Competences: learning and information management skills, musical skills

Content

In this course, you will study the technical skills of your main instrument, knowledge of music style periods and genres, as well as repertoire, sheet music reading, musical creativity and interpretation, performance, ensemble playing and digital skills. Instrument-specific contents: https://intra.jamk.fi/opiskelijat/hyvi/Documents/Musiikin%20instrumenttiopinnot.pdf

Materials

Instrument-specific literature

Teaching methods

Instrument and ensemble lessons, independent work, performances, related practical arrangements and marketing

Student workload

Independent and teacher-supervised work 405 h

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

You express yourself naturally with your main instrument with your current technical and musical skills and identify your level of expertise. You have the ability to continuously learn with your main instrument and you recognize the importance of continuously maintaining and developing instrument expertise. You outline stylish musical elements and play the repertoire you practice in pursuit of style. In collaboration with your teacher, you set goals that are relevant to your instrument expertise. In cooperation with your teacher, you choose repertoire that corresponds to your technical level and is suitable for you, that is optimal for your development, and sets goals that are relevant to your instrument expertise. You know how to work in different ensembles and you also take responsibility for learning in a group. You are able to use accompaniment and transcription applications as part of your studies. You understand the importance of ergonomics and hearing care and use them in your work.

Further information

Continuous feedback from the supervising teacher and self-evaluation, annual display