Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Koninklijk Conservatorium van Antwerpen
Music Practice 1 (15/75)29447/2805/2223/1/38
Study guide

Music Practice 1 (15/75)

29447/2805/2223/1/38
Academic year 2022-23
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music, programme stage 1
    Specialisation:
    • Compostion
    Choice option within specialisation:
    • Accordion within Instrumental / Vocal Studies
    • Guitar within Instrumental / Vocal Studies
    • Harpsichord within Instrumental / Vocal Studies
    • Organ within Instrumental / Vocal Studies
    • Voice within Instrumental / Vocal Studies
In other study programme:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music as Music Practice 1 (30/150)
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Co-ordinator: Kessels Koen
Other teaching staff: Geysels Bart, Proot Stephanie, Wilmaers Koen
Languages: Dutch
Scheduled for: Academic year
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 31.10.2022 ()
Re-sit exam: not possible.
Possibility of deliberation: You have to pass this course unit (will never be deliberated).
Total study time: 90,00 hours

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Educational organisation (text)

Within the course unit Music Practice, the student takes part in ensembles, productions, master classes, projects and/or study tours. This takes place in ensembles or within the
context of the class or professional group, whether or not in co-production with external organisations.

The masterclasses and class projects are communicated to the students at the beginning of the academic year; their presence is obligatory. Participation in study trips
(if applicable) is strongly recommended.

The assignment of students to ensembles and productions takes place via the production team in consultation with the instrument or singing teachers and/or department chairmen. However, students have the possibility to indicate their preference for certain projects via their instrument or voice teacher.

In addition to the Music Practice course, students can take on additional projects or productions via the optional course component 'extension of Music Practice'.
For every larger project (especially orchestral projects) one leader per string section will be appointed. These students are asked to help prepare the musical material and to play a responsible role in the production process.

Auditions will be held for certain productions, soloist and orchestra positions.

Prerequisite competencies (text)

Pass the entrance exam.
Performance on the entrance exam demonstrates that the student has the appropriate initial competencies. See entrance exams specifications on the website.

Learning outcomes (list)

1.1 The student masters the representative repertoire for his or her discipline.
The student of Instrument/Voice can perform a simple piece of repertoire in a group.
1.3 The student can make music in ensembles with various settings.
The student of Instrument/Voice explores the role of his or her own instrument as compared to other instruments/voices in relation to ensemble playing.
The student of Instrument/Voice can function under the direction of a conductor or leader.
The student listens at all times to his or her fellow musicians.
2.2 The student makes progress through independent study.
The student of Instrument/Voice demonstrates at the rehearsals that he or she can independently learn a score.
2.3 The student reads, analyses, writes and interprets music.
The student of Instrument/Voice can play a simple work in a group at sight.
2.4 The student masters the correct playing techniques and postures.
The student of Instrument/Voice masters the technical elements in relation to articulation and sound production.
The student of Instrument/Voice has a healthy and functional posture when performing.
3.1 The student possesses social and communication skills.
The student possesses a professional attitude, is helpful, shows respect and basic communication skills.
The student can work in a group in a creative context.
4.3 The student reflects critically on him- or herself and his surroundings.
The student shows an active interest and critical attitude during masterclasses and/or lectures with external experts.

Course content

See the 'Music Practice' page on Digit-AP.

for students Harpsichord, Guitar, Organ:
choir and
masterclass or lecture recitals and
ensemble playing and/or
study trip or didactic excursion

for vocal students:
chamber choir and
master class or lecture recitals and
opera scenes and/or opera productions (after audition) and/or
external choir work and/or
study trip or didactic excursion

for students of Music Theory/Composition and Music Theory:
choir and
Ensemble XXI (lectures, composers' day, performance of the works of the composition class) and
masterclass or lecture recitals and/or
study trip or didactic excursion and/or
participation in the Iederen Componist project

Detailed information about the learning content can be found on the page 'Music Practice' on Digit-AP.

Study material (text): Mandatory

- Scores, to be provided by the KCA
- Suitable instrument

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Artistic praxis15,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours75,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
Academic yearArtistic practical assessment50,00
Academic yearArtistic skills assessment during the examination series50,00