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Course Title & Cred. - Lec. - Course Music

Course Code Lab. Duration Course Description Equivalent
A student who has completed the
unit is expected to:

have acquired a playing

technique and expressive means
on his/her main instrument to a
professional standard
be able to rehearse repertoire on
his/her main instrument
independently
have a basic knowledge of the
various styles of art music
be widely familiar with the core
repertoire for his/her main
instrument
be familiar with the historical
predecessors of his/her main
instrument
have the capability for playing
with various ensembles and
orchestras (orchestral
instruments)
be able to prepare for and deal
with various performance
situations
be capable of independent,
methodical and long-term
practicing and work
understand the particular
requirements of a musician’s
profession and of his/her own
instrument and be able to pace
his/her practicing and work with a
view to these requirements
recognise his/her strengths and
have acquired the capability for
lifelong learning
S-IO1 be able to adopt a variety of roles
Orchestral as a professional musician on
Instrument his/her own instrument, including
Performance teaching duties
(Bachelor of 22-26 Credits be able to give and to receive Applied Music
Music) (Lab?) Full Year feedback. and Recital
 With a proficiency demonstration,
the student shows that he/she
has acquired the capabilities
required in the learning outcomes
specified for his/her main subject
and is able to apply his/her
learning creatively and to further
improve his/her skills.

S-IYOK The proficiency demonstration

Proficency comprises a level B bachelor’s
Demonstration, recital, including the related
Classical Music 10 Credits repertoire examination and other Applied Music
Performance) (Lab?) N/A requirements. and Recital
A student who has completed the
unit is expected to:

be widely familiar with various

aspects of how an orchestra
operates
be familiar with the principal
S-IO34 stylistic periods in orchestral
Orchestral music
Performance have the capability for working as
(Bachelor's and 1.5-6 Credits a member of a professional
Master's) (Lab?) Full Year orchestra Major Ensemble
Students who have completed
the unit are expected to have
become familiar with chamber
music performance by performing
one or two chamber music works
in different styles and by
exploring the performance
S-IY1 Chamber 1-3 Credits practices related to their
Music 1 (Lab?) Fall Semester composers and styles. Chamber Music
A student who has completed the
unit is expected to have a diverse
and in-depth familiarity with
chamber music repertoire and
with performance practices
related to various composers and
S-IY30 styles, and be able to continue to
Chamber Music Winter practice and perform chamber
2 9 Credits (Lab?) Semester music independently. Chamber Music
A student who has completed the
course is expected to:

be familiar with the core

orchestral repertoire specific to
woodwinds, with playing in an
instrument section, with the role
of a principal, with balancing, with
intonation and with various
stylistic periods
be able to play with a
S-IO12 woodwind/brass section in a
Orchestral symphony orchestra, knowing
Repertoire his/her duties and Orchestral
(Brass, Winds) 1 Credit (Lab?) One Month responsibilities. Studies
 A student who has completed the
course is expected to:

know the principles and stages of

reed-making from raw materials
to finished mouthpiece
know how to use and maintain
the specialist tools required
(including the various cutters)
know how to finish reeds, also
from commercial semi-finished
S-IO9 reeds
Oboe/Bassoon have the skills for making reeds
Reed Making 1 3 Credits (Lab?) Full Year independently. Music Electives
A student who has completed the
unit is expected to:

have an improved knowledge and

awareness of the history of music
in accordance with the focus in
this unit and his/her interests
have an improved awareness of
the cultural and societal
backgrounds of music (including
how music is linked to other
branches of the arts and to
phenomena in society) and an
improved ability to analyse
circumstances, cause-and-effect,
change, continuity, etc.
have improved his/her skills in
working with and applying the
history of music (e.g. repertoire
planning, establishing the
historical context of music, using
information on performance
practices, critical use of music Breadth
editions and other sources, and Electives
S-Y9B Finnish 2 Credits Winter fluency in conversation and (Genre/Style
Music (Lecture) Semester writing). Requirement?)
A student who has completed the
unit is expected to:

be familiar with the common

audition repertoire on his/her
instrument
be able to prepare for an audition
for a professional orchestra
have experience of entering
auditions
be able to receive feedback after
an audition
be able to understand and to
Fall Semester manage the pressures related to
S-IO5 Audition 1-2 Credits OR Winter audition preparation and the
Training (Lecture) Semester audition itself. Music Electives
 A student who has completed the
unit is expected to:

know how to learn new skills

quickly and efficiently
be able to balance the body,
mind and nervous system
be able to help his/her body to
recover from physical and mental
damage such as musculoskeletal
S-IO27 disorders, stress and fatigue
Introduction to make an effort to acknowledge
the Alexander and change harmful habits
Technique for function, move, play music and
Practice and 0.5 Credits sing freely and without stressful
Performance (Lecture) 13 Hours tension in the body Music Electives
A student who has completed the
unit is expected to:

understand the importance of

group dynamics and be able to
work in a group without problems
be able to draw on emotional
expression and mental images
when playing music
be able to focus on listening to
others and to supporting and
developing ideas presented by
others in his/her playing
have a command of methods for
building up an improvised piece
of music
have a command of modal
harmony
S-IY28 Creative be able to employ various scales
Improvisation and rhythms in free expression
for Classical November to be able to improvise using preset
Music Students 4 Credits (Lab) February structures (formal structures). Music Electives
 A student who has completed the
unit is expected to:

be familiar with the basics of

conducting an orchestra
be familiar with conducting
patterns
be able to rehearse an instrument
ensemble in basic-level repertoire
be able to read scores of basic-
level repertoire independently
be able to see the viewpoint of
the musicians being conducted
be familiar with the principal
features of orchestral instruments
have developed a basic
competence in working with
singers
S-IY25_24 have the knowledge and skills
Basics of required for further study
Conducting an have the capability to to conduct
Orchestra 4 Credits Not Stated an orchestra at a music institute. Music Electives