Main instrument IV, Western classical music

Education facts

Code: KOGV17

Students study, interpret, and perform chosen and assigned repertoire from different periods of Western classical music. They also discuss and apply repertoire, style, musical analysis, and interpretation as well as provide descriptions of different phases in the rehearsing and performing process. The course includes presentations and applications of complex technical exercises and training in sight-reading of complex musical notations. The course includes repertoire requiring highly developed technical skills on the main instrument and familiarity with style and performance practice. Parts of the repertoire are performed in in-house concerts. Students also discuss their own learning process and the progress made in rehearsing and performing the chosen repertoire, and reflect critically upon different approaches to musical performance. Instruction is in the form of individual tutorials, seminars, and master classes.

Entry requirements

Completed courses KOGV03 Main instrument II: Western classical music, 15 ECTS credits, KOGV04 Ensemble II: Western classical music, 7.5 ECTS credits, and KOGV22 Musical knowledge II: Western classical music, 7.5 ECTS credits, and registered for KOGV06 Main instrument III: Western classical music, 15 ECTS credits, KOGV07 Ensemble III: Western classical music, 7.5 ECTS credits, and KOGV23 Musical knowledge III: Western classical music, 7.5 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.

• Main instrument IV, Western classical music

  Karlstad University

  Arvika

  Start date: 18 January 2027

  End date: 6 June 2027

  Pace of study: 25 %