Creative Ensemble WorkLaajuus (10 cr)

Objective

The student is able to make music creatively in a small ensemble. The student can distinguish the roles of the instruments and is able to arrange and orchestrate for them. The student is able to rehearse an ensemble and function as an active and creative member. The student is able to utilize improvisation in making their own music. The student is able to communicate their own music orally, in writing and by audio recording.

The student is able to explore and realize the music of others by making transcriptions and is able to define the importance of quality music notation in conveying musical information. The student learns the basic use of notational software. The student is able to act as an active member of the group and give constructive feedback on the work of other members of the group. The student is goal-oriented and is able to prepare a concert production as a member of a group.

Content

Writing music for a small ensemble. Ensemble rehearsals. Musical improvisation in a group setting. Basic use of notational software and preparation of sheet music. Using music transcriptions to explore musical parameters.

Qualifications

Degree according to the extended syllabus level of basic education in music or equivalent skills and knowledge.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is able to differentiate the roles of different members of an ensemble, is able to arrange and orchestrate for them, is able to rehearse a band and function as a member of the band in an active and creative way. The student is able to utilize improvisation in making their own music. The student is able to communicate their own music orally, in writing and by audio recording.

The student is able to explore and realize the music of others by making transcriptions and is able to define the importance of a good musical notation in conveying musical information. The student masters the basic use of notational software. The student is able to complete assignments according to schedule. The student is able to function as an active member of a group and give constructive feedback on the work of other members of the group. The student is able to be goal-oriented and is able to prepare a concert production as a member of a group.