Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Koninklijk Conservatorium van Antwerpen
Harpsichord 5325/2806/2223/1/59
Study guide

Harpsichord 5

325/2806/2223/1/59
Academic year 2022-23
Is found in:
  • Master of Arts in Music, programme stage 5
    Choice option within specialisation:
    • Harpsichord (focus Podium) (Master's Exam Creative Project Harpsichord) within Instrumental / Vocal studies
  • Master of Arts in Music
    Choice option within specialisation:
    • Harpsichord (focus Podium) (Master's Exam Creative Project Harpsichord) within Instrumental/Vocal Studies
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 18 credits
Co-ordinator: Bernolet Korneel
Other teaching staff: Proot Stephanie
Languages: Dutch, English
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: is possible.
Possibility of deliberation: You have to pass this course unit (will never be deliberated).
Total study time: 540,00 hours

Prerequisites

having passed Harpsichord 4.

Educational organisation (text)

- individual lessons
- group lessons

Supplemented by a selection from:
- rehearsals with keyboard accompaniment
- participation in master classes, lectures and lecture recitals
- participation in student concerts
- participation in projects organized by the institution
- concert attendance

Prerequisite competencies (text)

Achievement of the learning outcomes of the previous course unit.

Learning outcomes (list)

1.1 The student independently broadens and explores repertoire related to his or her discipline.
The student interprets repertoire in exciting and mature ways according to the stylistic standard demanded at an international level.
1.2 The student masters the internationally used stylistic performance practice standards.
The student interprets repertoire in exciting and mature ways according to the stylistic standard demanded at an international level.
1.5 The student can move his or her public through the means of artistic dialogue.
The student moves the public with his or her personal vision and artistic drive.
2.1 The student has thoroughly mastered musical parameters and structures.
The student masters the musical parameters (such as rhythm, melodic line, dynamics, articulation) in the performance.
2.3 The student can process musical structures through analysis and interpretation.
The student demonstrates an understanding of harmony and analytical thinking skills.
2.4 The student has acquired the correct playing techniques and posture.
The student masters a proper playing technique and posture.
3.1 The student can employ his or her social and communication skills in order to take on a leadership role.
The student behaves suitably on stage.

Course content

Read the vade mecum.
The annual programme will be determined in consultation with the principal teacher.

* Mastery of harpsichord technique and sound shaping (including Schnellen)
* Practical style study of the complete repertoire
* Study of the various types of harpsichord
* Learning tuning (theoretical and (especially) practical)
* Maintenance of the instrument
* Practical application of the knowledge from historical sources and treatises in order to arrive at a historically accurate performance. This forms the student into an independent musician.
* What is a good score?

Study material (text): Mandatory

- Scores, textbooks and recordings cf. the teacher's specification
- Scores from the examination program. The examination programme will be determined in consultation with the main teacher.
- Suitable instrument

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Artistic praxis60,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours480,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
Academic yearArtistic skills assessment during the examination series100,00
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodArtistic skills assessment during the examination series100,00