- Period of study: One semester, spring
- Final assessment: Concert
- Language of instruction: Norwegian and/or English
Course description
The course provides an introduction to basic knowledge and skills in Arabic music traditions.
Learning objectives
Upon completion of the course, it is expected that the student
- shows basic knowledge about Arabic music traditions
- documents skills about music theoretical principles in Arabic music
- masters performance of Arabic music
- has experiences in adapting Arabic music for their own instrument
- participates in ensemble playing based on Arabic music
Overview
In the course, lectures on Arabic music tradition and theoretical
principles for the music are given. A selection of music is studied on the student's main instrument, vocally, and on relevant percussion instruments. The students are also expected to adapt music that can be played with the ensemble that the student group forms.
Structure
The course is taught in a group with five gatherings of 180 minutes each. The tuition is organized as lectures, teacher-led study processes, collaborative processes for information gathering and concert visits. In addition, a lot of individual practice and ensemble rehearsals is expected outside of tutition.
Course requirements
- Active participation in the course is mandatory. This normally
means that absence of more than 20 percent results in the student not
passing the course.
- Active participation in the final concert is mandatory.
Final assessment
All course requirements must be fulfilled and approved before the student is given a final assessment.
Assessment is based on learning objectives. The final assessment is determined on the basis of participation in a concert as an accompanist/participant, normally at NMH.