Instrument and Ensemble 5

Education facts

Code: MUGL63

The course comprises three modules. The course content prepares students for placement within the field. Module 1 This module includes performance on the chosen second instrument or instrument group within a selected genre, through instrumental lessons. The focus is primarily on developing instrumental or vocal skills, musical expression, and musical communication. Module 2 This module includes general music education, including: - Seminars with presentations and discussions based on texts from current general and music education literature, research, and public debate - Introduction to and preparation of a personal teaching philosophy The module also covers instrumental methodology, including: - In-depth methodological aspects based on the chosen structure for the second instrument - Supervised teaching practice on the second instrument within compulsory or voluntary school settings - Reflections upon completed supervised teaching practice The ensemble methodology component primarily includes: - Seminars on ensemble leadership from various perspectives - Goals, content, and planning strategies - Assessment of ensemble performance - Specific methods and supervised teaching practice in large ensembles, based on the students' instrument and genre combinations Module 3 This module includes components such as producing sound and music from scratch for moving images, and music history with a focus on the role and function of popular and art music in society during the 20th and 21st centuries.

Entry requirements

Music and Music Teaching 6, 7.5 ECTS credits, Teachers' pedagogical approach 2 - Music teachers, 7.5 ECTS credits, Teacher training practice 2 - Music education, 7.5 ECTS credits, and Instrument and Ensemble 4, 15 ECTS credits, or equivalent

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Instrument and Ensemble 5

  Karlstad University

  Arvika

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %